Red Cross Blood Transfusion certificate
Object
Certificate
Production date
1939 = 1940
Object number
1996.57
Physical Description
This card certifies that Arthur C. Downes gave blood to the British Red Cross in 1939 and 1940. The stamps record the dates of donation. The card has been signed by Honorary Secretary Percy Lane Oliver. Oliver facilitated the first voluntary blood donation in 1921, and continued to organise a donors scheme from home with the help of his wife until his death in 1944.
Associated Organisation
Associated Place
Material
Card
Dimension
height (whole): 291mm
width (whole): 262mm
width (whole): 262mm
On display?
No
Inscription
British Red Cross Society, Blood Transfusion Service; It is hereby recorded that: Mr. Arthur C. Downes is a Member of the above Service and has voluntarily given Blood for Transfusion to aid unkonwn sufferers, on the occasions shown by the Seals attached hereto. Hon. Secretary... President...