1. Commissioner Catherine Bramwell-Booth OF, born Catherine Booth Booth, Salvation Army officer, was one of seven children born to General Bramwell Booth and Florence Eleanor Soper, and was the granddaughter of the Salvation Army's Founder, General William Booth and his wife Catherine Mumford, known as the 'Mother of the Salvation Army'.
Catherine Bramwell-Booth was sworn-in as a Salvation Army soldier on her 15th birthday and was later given responsibility for the newly formed 'Band of Love'.
Catherine Bramwell-Booth was a lively cadet with a great sense of fun but she applied herself to training.
Catherine Bramwell-Booth was given her first posting in 1904 as a Captain in Bath.
Catherine Bramwell-Booth then held appointments in a number of important provincial centres, being placed in charge of the Salvation Army's evangelical work.
Catherine Bramwell-Booth left the International Training College in 1917 to become the Under Secretary for Europe for Salvation Army work in Europe, being attached to the International Headquarters in London.
Catherine Bramwell-Booth was nominated three times for the Generalship of the Salvation Army, in 1934,1939, and 1946.
Catherine Bramwell-Booth reached her greatest audience through her appearance on Parkinson, hosted by Michael Parkinson at Christmas 1979.
Catherine Bramwell-Booth was presented with the Humanitarian Award of 1981 by the Variety Clubs International, and in 1983 was awarded the Salvation Army's prestigious 'Order of the Founder'.
Catherine Bramwell-Booth died at the age of 104 on 3 October 1987 at her home, North Court, in Finchampstead, Berkshire, where she lived with two of her sisters.
Catherine Bramwell-Booth is buried in the churchyard of St James, Finchampstead.