Berkshire and The War: the "Reading Standard" pictorial record. Volume 1. pg186
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Berkshire Yeomanry continued
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| Title | Berkshire and The War: the "Reading Standard" pictorial record. Volume 1. pg186 |
|---|---|
| Date | 1916 |
| Page number | Unknown |
| Publisher | Reading Standard |
| Description | 224 pages bound volume |
| Horizon Number: | 1246254 |
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Lynda Chater. Edited 5th October 2015
BERKSHIRE YEOMANRY continued.
The honour brought to Berkshire by one of
her sons was commemorated by handsome
presentations. The Mayor, aldermen and
burgesses of Reading offered an illuminated
address of civic congratulation, the scroll
being contained in a silver casket. The Berkshire
Territorial Force Association gave a
writing desk, th edirectors of the Pulsometer
Engineering Company, Ltd. a goldwatch and
chain, the employees of the firm a tea service,
clock and illuminated address, University
College, Reading, an illuminated address, and
Mr. William Keep (Newbury) £25 of War
Loan scrip, the last gift having been offered
for the first Berkshire Yeoman to win the
V. C. The intrinsic value of the gifts, however,
was far outweighed by the consciousness of
duty well and faithfully done, and Tpr. Potts,
in acknowledging these tokens of appreciation,
did not hesitate to say that many
another trooper performed similar acts but
that his fame was lost to the world.
TROOPER FREDERICK WILLIAM OWEN
POTTS, V. C.
The MAYOR, ALDERMEN and
BURGESSES of the BOROUGH of
READING in the COUNTY of BERKS,
acting by the Council of the Borough
extend to you a cordial welcome on
you return to this your native town.
We heartily congratulate you upon
your recovery from the wounds which
you received in fighting for your
KING and COUNTRY and upon HIS
MAJESTY'S gracious pleasure to award
you the VICTORIA CROSS for most
conspicuous bravery and devotion
to a wounded comrade in the
GALLIPOLI PENINSULA.
It is a profound gratification to us
that a fellow townsman should be the
recipient of this coveted distinction;
but the heroism for which it has
been awarded affords us even
greater satisfaction.
We trust that you may long be
spared to enjoy the distinction and
we desire to convey to you our earnest
wishes for your happiness and
welfare.
Given under our Common Seal,
this Sixth day of December
1915
Mayor
Town Clerk
Photo by Walton Adams.
THE CIVIC ADDRESS.
The motif of the design is Honour and Victory, which are symbolised by the laurel
and olive respectively, while golden shovels commemorate the special nature of the deed.
The official note is struck by the introduction of the Borough Arms and the Seal, while the
military element is furnished by the arms and crest of the Berkshire Yeomanry.
The Silver Casket which holds the Corporation's address. It bears models of the Borough Arms, the Victoria Cross, the Star and Crescent,
the horse badge of the Berkshire Yeomanry, a shovel and wreath.
PRESENTATION BY THE MAYOR IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER.
Photo by Central Press.