HC Deb 01 August 1922 vol 157 cc1234-5
5 and 6. Brigadier-General COLVIN

asked the Secretary of State for War (1) why W. H. Plowright, ex-sergeant, Essex Yeomanry, Regimental No. D/16304, who enlisted 12th November 1908, and was discharged 20th April, 1919, has not received the Territorial Army efficiency medal to which he is entitled, and for which he has made two applications to Cavalry Records at Canterbury; Will he inquire into the matter;

(2) why P. H. Leeks, late lance-corporal, No. 80074, Essex Yeomanry who enlisted on 11th June, 1911, and was discharged on 5th May, 1919, has not received the Territorial Army efficiency medal to which he is entitled, and for which he has made two applications to Cavalry Records at Canterbury; and will he inquire into the matter?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

I am inquiring into the eligibility of these two non-commissioned officers for the medal in question, and will communicate with my hon. and gallant Friend in due course.