| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 722
Appeal against conscription of: William Ernest Leckenby
Age: 21
Address: 3 Wenlock Terrace, York
Occupation: Manager & Traveller
Local tribunal: York City Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested.
Grounds for appeal: d) serious hardship
Appellant: William Ernest Leckenby
Summary of Case: He is the sole support of the home, with the exception of a small separation allowance from his older brother. He is managing his mothers business owing to the death of his father who died last year. His older brother is already in military service. His younger brother joins the military on 10 May. He has two further (younger) brothers and a sister.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 31 May 1916. Allowed. Exemption to 1 August 1916 |