| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1583
Appeal against conscription of: Robert James Neate
Age: 35
Address: Talbot Hotel, Richmond
Occupation: Hotel proprietor
Local tribunal: Richmond Borough Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Robert James Neate
Summary of case: Recently bought the hotel which is used and patronised by the workers engaged at the military camp nearby. My wife is unable to manage the large hotel by herself as she also has a family to look after the youngest being only four months. Also support widowed mother.
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Sep 1916. Allowed to 1 Nov 1916 |