HC Deb 26 October 1920 vol 133 c1528
13. Colonel YATE

asked the Secretary of State for War when the despatches regarding the operations in Somaliland and the defeat of the Mullah will be published; and what medal will be granted to troops who took part in the operations?

Mr. CHURCHILL

The despatch from the Governor and Commander-in-Chief of the Somaliland Protectorate, dealing with the operations mentioned, will be published at an early date. As regards the last part of the question, I would point out that the operations were conducted by detachments from the Navy, Army and Air Force, and that the question of the award of a medal thus affects the three Services. The matter, however, is under consideration, but I cannot at present make any announcement on the subject.

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