Object Number: W2081

Collection: Militaria

Object Name: Written Communications

Description: Illuminated address, central citation with arms of Bristol with supporters above, flanked by Union flags, a soldier at each side standing on a plinth, with a war image on the plinth, and a wreath with olive branches at the base, with a VC inside the wreath. Painted in watercolour and handwriten, signed R.E.J. Bush 1919 This Replica records that at a Civic Reception held at Colston Hall on Saturday, 15th February, 1919 The Right Hon. The LORD MAYOR of BRISTOL on behalf of his Fellow-Citizens presented Illuminated Addresses - with extracts from the "Gazette" stating the details of their respective acts of conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty together with gold watches (suitably inscribed) to each of the following who had won the VICTORIA CROSS in the GREAT WAR of 1914-18 LIEUT.-COL DANIEL BURGES, V.C. D.S.O. GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT CAPTAIN MAMLEY ANGELL JAMES V.C. M.C. GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT SERGEANT THOMAS EDWARD RENDLE V.C. DUKE OF CORNWALL'S LIGHT INFANTRY LANCE-CORPORAL FREDERICK G. ROOM V.C. ROYAL IRISH REGIMENT and to the Relatives of the late 2nd LIEUT. HARDY FALCONER PARSONS V.C. GLOUCESTERSHIRE REGIMENT Adresses of congratulation were also presented to Bristol Officers, NCOs & Men who had been awarded Naval and Military Decorations. Copy of Address The Lord Mayor, Sheriff & Citizens of Bristol desire to tender their hearty congratulations and to express their high appreciation of the gallant heroism which so nobly won the great honour which has been conferred upon you [signed] Lord Mayor Sheriff Town Clerk