HC Deb 05 July 1920 vol 131 cc1042-3W
Sir B. FALLE

asked the Secretary of State for War if he is aware that the 1914 star has not yet been sent to R. Heffren, of 83, Stamshaw Road, Portsmouth, father of Lance-corporal Harold Percy Heffren, No. 3,450, who lost his life in his country's service, although this star, which should belong to the dead soldier, has been in the possession of the Officer Commanding No. 1 Infantry Records Office since the 13th June, 1919; that that officer is unable to forward the same for lack of War Office authority; and if he will authorise the sending of the same, all forms having been already filled up and sent in by R. Heffren?

Mr. CHURCHILL

Instructions are being sent to the Officer-in-charge of Records for the immediate issue of the 1914 star to the mother of the late Lance-corporal Heffren, who is the person legally entitled to the deceased soldier's medals as sole legatee under his will.