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1945 – Home Guard Certificate

Description

Home Guard Certificate presented to George Henry Stewart at the end of the Second World War, with the words:  “In the years when our Country was in mortal danger, George Henry Stewart, who served 1st August 1940 to 31st Dec 1944, gave generously of his time and powers to make himself ready for her defence by force of arms and with his life if need be.  George R.I.  THE HOME GUARD”.

Year created
1945
Physical Characteristics (Dimensions)
20 cm x 28.5 cm
Physical Characteristics (Description)
Certificate on cream paper
Donor or Creator of Records
Audrey Sides (daughter of George Henry Stewart)
Provenance
Stewart Family archive
Nature of Acquisition
Gift
Accession Date
September 2019
Access Conditions
Contact Archive Manager
Reference
4025/PEO/GHS