HC Deb 06 July 1943 vol 390 cc1917-8
13. Lieut.-Colonel Dower

asked the Secretary of State for War whether the 1939–43 war medal will be awarded to personnel serving in the anti-aircraft defence of Great Britain who have been killed or wounded in action with the enemy?

Mr. A. Henderson

I presume my hon. and gallant Friend is referred to the 1939– 43 Star. I would ask him to await the further announcement to be made in due course.

Lieut.-Colonel Dower

Will the hon. and learned Gentleman bear in mind that the men who have been killed or wounded in this service have served their country and given just as valuable services as those officers and men who have been on the staff and served at the bases stationed overseas?

Mr. Henderson

There will be no difference between us on that point.