| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 5386
Appeal against conscription of: Richard Spelman
Age: 40
Address: 117 Queen Street, Redcar
Occupation: Coal dealer
Local tribunal: Redcar Urban District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation, d) serious hardship
Appellant: Richard Spelman
Summary of case: The local tribunal granted conditional exemption for three months subject to remaining in present occupation. The national service representative asked for a medical examination and Spelman was classed a Grade 1 man. In light of this the local tribunal cancelled his exemption stating that he should join the army. Spelman appealed this decision: I am a coal dealer carrying on a business established by me 19 years ago. Al my capital is in the business and I have three horses and three Rolleys. I have two spare time men and a boy and a cripple to assist me.
.My wife is in delicate health, she was in bed 9 months last year.
Supporting evidence: No
Date and decision of North Riding appeal tribunal: 15 Jun 1918. Dismissed. |