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Certificates like these were given to schoolchildren in 1917 as a way to recognize their contribution to the war effort, and to ensure that they felt included in the struggle. Please find the transcription below.

Illustrated poster, colour. Children stand with Mother Britain, a soldier, and a sailor looking over scenes of war. The date (1917) is emblazoned on a large circular shield. Scenes of war are visible in the background. — (Ley and Lois Smith War, Memory, and Popular Culture Research Collection, The University of Western Ontario, London, Ontario, accessed via WartimeCanada.ca.)

*The full text of the certificate is transcribed.*

A HELP TO VICTORY ON EMPIRE DAY from the Boys & Girls of the Empire

Presented to [Roy Fitzgerald]

Who has helped to send some comfort and happiness to the brave men who are fighting to uphold the freedom of our Glorious Empire.

Patron H.M. the King / Over Seas Club, General Buildings, Aldwych, London, W.C.

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