SCOUT’S COURAGE.
AWARD BESTOWED. Per Press Association.' NELSON, June 17. The Cornwell Decoration, awarded for outstanding bravery in suffering, was presented to Patrol-Leader R, Kingsford, of the Eangatira Scout Troop, at the Nelson Hospital yesterday,' ,■' Y. Y ■ T r The decoration; which is the Scouts’ V.C., was presented by Mr H. Christie (Dominion Chief Commissioner, for Scouts), who paid a tribute to. PatrolLeader Kingsford’s fortitude and courage.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 169, 17 June 1940, Page 6
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67SCOUT’S COURAGE. Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 169, 17 June 1940, Page 6
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