Hart C – 1923
The Chelmsford Chronicle of Friday 25 July 1924 reported: Captain Hart has the distinction of being the first member of the Brigade to receive the Cross for Courage,” for conspicuous bravery at a fire, at which he suffered personal injury.”
The presentation was made at the Brigade festival held at Crystal Palace in 1922. The Hendon and Finchley Time, 9th June 1922 reported: The “Cross for Courage” was presented to W.O. Hart, of the 1st Westcliff Company, 2nd Essex Battalion, who risked his life in a fire at the Hyde Station, Colchester, in August last.
The Boys’ Life Brigade regulations allowed leaders to be eligible for the Cross for Courage. C V Hart was a Warrant Officer at the time of the rescue in 1921.
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