British Red Cross Special Service Cross, presented by Queen Alexandra to John Cooper.
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1917
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British Red Cross Special Service Cross, presented by Queen Alexandra to John Cooper.
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The first Special Services cross awards for were made on 5th September 1917, during the period when Queen Alexandra was president of the British Red Cross.
Queen Alexandra, known as Princess of Wales at the time, formed her own branch of the National Society in 1885 to help raise funds for sick and wounded British troops. In 1905, she became president of the British Red Cross, a position she held until 1925. As president, she signed a petition for a Royal Charter, which was approved on 3 September 1908.
During the First World War, Queen Alexandra issued an appeal to raise funds for the sick and wounded. The response was overwhelming; donations poured in, and mansions as convalescent homes and fully equipped hospitals were offered for the sick and injured.
Queen Alexandra, known as Princess of Wales at the time, formed her own branch of the National Society in 1885 to help raise funds for sick and wounded British troops. In 1905, she became president of the British Red Cross, a position she held until 1925. As president, she signed a petition for a Royal Charter, which was approved on 3 September 1908.
During the First World War, Queen Alexandra issued an appeal to raise funds for the sick and wounded. The response was overwhelming; donations poured in, and mansions as convalescent homes and fully equipped hospitals were offered for the sick and injured.
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0189/9
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British Red Cross Society. London Branch
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