Ross Post Office: Mrs. Eileen Kiernan (Retirement) - [November 6, 1975]

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Ross Post Office: Mrs. Eileen Kiernan (Retirement) - [November 6, 1975]

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Title Ross Post Office: Mrs. Eileen Kiernan (Retirement) - [November 6, 1975]
Description Black and white photograph showing a presentation. A man and woman are shaking hands. At the same time he is presenting her with a folded piece of paper. She is wearing a medal.

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The occasion is the retirement of Mrs. Eileen Kiernan after nearly 36 years service with Ross Post Office. She is being presented with the Imperial Service Medal for long and meritorious service and a valedictory message from the Post Office.

From left to right, the group is named as:

Mr. T. P. Evans (assistant head-postmaster at Hereford)
Mr. S. Ormsher (staff representative)
Mrs. G. M. Perkins
Mrs. E. N. Kiernan
Mr. G. J. Franks (postmaster at Ross)

The Imperial Service Medal is awarded to Civil Servants of certain grades who have completed at least 25 years service. It is only presented on retirement and not at the time when the person has completed their 25 years service.
Photographer / artist Unknown
Publisher Ross Gazette
Contributor(s)
Date November 6, 1975 - Front page
Type Image
Format Photograph
Identifier RG186
Area Ross-on-Wye
Collection Holder Ross Gazette Photograph Collection
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