THE SCOUTS’ V.C.
AWARD TO PATROL-LEADER (Per United Press Association) NELSON, June 17. The Cornwell Decoration awarded for outstanding bravery in suffering, was presented to Patrol-leader R. Kingsford, of the Rangatira S'cout Troop, at the Nelson Hospital yesterday. The de-y coration, which is the Scouts’ V.C., was presented by Mr H. Christie, Dominion Chief Commissioner for Scouts, who paid tribute to Kingsford’s fortitude and courage.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 24327, 18 June 1940, Page 6
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65THE SCOUTS’ V.C. Otago Daily Times, Issue 24327, 18 June 1940, Page 6
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