HC Deb 16 April 1918 vol 105 c205
28. Mr. GILBERT

asked the Undersecretary of State for War whether he can arrange that officers' names, either in honours or casualties lists, published in the "London Gazette," shall have attached to their name's their locality or residence, in the same way that it is attached to that of the non-commissioned officers' and men's lists, so as to enable persons interested to select the names belonging to particular districts?

Mr. MACPHERSON

This proposal has already been very carefully considered, but, in view of the fact that the only information readily available in this connection is the address of the next of kin, and as in very many cases this address does not coincide with the locality or residence of the officer concerned, it was regarded as impracticable. I shall be happy to explain to my hon. Friend, if he so wishes, the difficulties which stand in our way.