| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 2575
Appeal against conscription of: Robert James Neale
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, b) engaged in different occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Robert James Neale
Summary of case: Sole proprietor of large hotel in Richmond and is supplying food and drink to garrison at military camp. Believes he is working in the national interest as also works at munitions work at Darlington during the week at Darlington Wire Mills Ltd. [See also NRCC/CL 9/1/2145]
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 13 Jan 1917.Allowed conditional on remaining in his present occupation |