| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 1597
Appeal against conscription of: Cecil Francis Robert Hart
Age: 40
Address: Golden Lion Inn, Catterick
Occupation: Innkeeper
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Military Service Act
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship, e) ill health or infirmity
Appellant: C F R Hart
Summary of case: Hart runs the Golden Lion Inn at Catterick. He has had soldiers billeted on him, sometimes 60 at a time. If he were called up, his wife would not be able to manage alone and would struggle to maintain order. He also suffers from ill health and cannot lift heavy items. (Supported by doctor's letter).
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 9 Sep 1916. Allowed exemption to 1 Jan 1917, conditional on assisting farm workers. |