from the Kentucky Division, SCV.

Unfortunately the envelope was slightly damaged and crushed, on its journey to the uK.

My apologies for the creases in the certificate.

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KENTUCKY DIVISION SONS OF CONFEDERATE VETERANS WILLIAM L. WELLS, ADJUTANT P. July 31,2009 Mr. Roy Rawlinson Southport Merseyside United Kingdom ** Dear Mr. Rawlinson: Your name has been mentioned several times as being involved in a very positive way in Confederate heritage preservation. Knowing this, the officers and men of the Kentucky Division, SCV, during our annual reunion this past June, voted you a Certificate of Commendation from this Division and instructed the Division Commander to provide such to you. Your involvement in our Cause is inspirational to us and we take great pleasure in recognizing your efforts on behalf of our ancestors. Thomas Y Hyter Commandanding Kentucky Division SCV. Thank you and best wishes, yours very truly, "KENTUCKY SHALL BE FREE" WWW.KYSCV.oRG

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Gentlemen of the Kentucky SCV,
I am truly honored, and I thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Roy Rawlinson, 08-06-2009