| Description | North Riding appeal tribunal number: 985
Appeal against conscription of: Matthew Hall
Age: 28
Address: c/o A & S Wheater, Hipswell Camp
Occupation: General Foreman
Local tribunal: Richmond Rural District Council
Central tribunal: No
Military Service Act 1916 or Attested: Attested
Grounds for appeal: a) continue in current occupation
Appellant: Matthew Hall. Appeal is countersigned by employer, Mr Edwards, manager at A & S Wheater Summary of case: Hall had special knowledge of the work involved in the erection of hutments on the Hipswell section of Catterick Camp. A & S Wheater were contractors to the War Department. Hall wrote to the North Riding appeal tribunal on 23 Jun 1916 explaining that the work was complete and he had written to the Recruiting Officer to ascertain when I am to report for Military Service.(See also NRCC/CL/9/1/984)
Supporting evidence: Yes
Date and decision of North Riding Appeal Tribunal: 24 Jun 1916. Withdrawn |