HC Deb 20 March 1918 vol 104 cc956-7
13. Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

asked the Secretary to the Admiralty if naval officers who served in France in November, 1914, on the inland waterways of France and Belgium in connection with the conveyance of wounded are eligible for the Mons Star and Ribbon?

Dr. MACNAMARA

No naval units have been traced as having been employed on such service. I am going into the matter, however, and if it should appear that any individual or individuals were engaged, as suggested in the question, the matter of their claim to the Star and Ribbon will be discussed by the War Office.

Mr. BILLING

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that naval officers were engaged on armoured trains in Belgium in the first two months of the War?

Dr. MACNAMARA

Yes, but it is not that matter to which the question refers.