SCOUTS’ V.C.
PRESENTATION IN NELSON (Per Press Association.) NELSON, this day. The Cornwell Decoration, awarded for outstanding bravery in suffering, was presented to Patrol Leader R. Kingsford, of the Rangatira Scout troop, at Nelson Hospital yesterday. 1 The decoration, which is the Scouts’ V.C., was presented by Mr. FI. Christie, Dominion Chief Commissioner for Scouts, who paid a tribute to Patrol Leader King.sford’s fortitude anci courage.
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Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20275, 17 June 1940, Page 8
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66SCOUTS’ V.C. Gisborne Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 20275, 17 June 1940, Page 8
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