1998.185

Edward J. Burrow (printer)

A Boer War certificate presented by the Borough of Cheltenham to Private Samuel Hooper of the 1st Gloucestershire Regiment. The certificate records a meeting of the Cheltenham Town Council, held on 1st July 1901 and the decision to commemorate those who served. Images of soldiers, Britannia and the Cheltenham Town crest also feature on the certificate.

1901 - 1901

20th century

The Borough of Cheltenham, The South African War. At a meeting of the Cheltenham Town Council held on monday 1st July 1901. It was unanimously resolved that this council desires to place on record its appreciation of the gallant and patriotic services rendered by Townsmen who have served in South Africa, its congratulation and welcome to those who have had the happiness to return to their homes and its sincere condolence with the relatives and friends of those who have lost their lives in the service of their country. That this Resolution be entered on the Minutes and that a Copy of it under a Seal and suitably inscribed, be presented to each returned Member of the Forces and to the parents or other near relatives of those who have died abroad during the War. In accordance with the Terms of the above Resolution, this Copy of it is presented to Private Samuel Hooper, 1st Gloucester regiment. Who served as a Reservist in the war in South Africa.