About this objectA letter issued by Major Ralph Delme-Radcliffe of Hitchin Priory in his role commanding No.2A Company of the Hertfordshire Home Guard. Sent on 10 December 1942 and marked confidential. Delme-Radcliffe sent the letter to to O.C. No 8. Platoon, H.H.G. Major Delme-Radcliffe explains in the letter that he has received a report that Corporal Thomas Renwick is 'A good keen type of N.C.O. who has taken a great interest in the course. A good Instructor in Grenades'. Major Delme-Radcliffe refers to a certificate he had attached, possibly 2024.53.1, and extends his congratulations to Thomas Renwick.
Thomas Renwick served in the Home Guard in Hitchin during the Second World War and the objects 2024.53.1-6 relate to his war service. Another leading member of Hertfordshire society features among these objects, with 2024.53.1 featuring a signature from Lt Col Jack F. Harrison of Kings Walden Bury, who also occupied a command position in the Home Guard.
In his working life Thomas worked in the gas industry. Thomas Renwick's long service in the gas industry is reflected in the objects 2024.52.1-4.
