§ 59. Mr. Prenticeasked the Secretary of State for War whether he will consider allowing holders of the Meritorious 43W Service Medal to use the initials M.S.M after their names, in order to give the same recognition to men who have given long and meritorious service in the ranks as to ex-officers who qualify for the Territorial Efficiency Decoration and the Army Emergency Reserve Decoration.
§ Mr. H. FraserIt is a well-established rule that orders and decorations entitle their holders to use the appropriate initials after their names. This privilege is not associated with military medals unless they were personal awards for gallantry or distinguished behaviour. The Meritorious Service Medal cannot be treated separately from others awarded for long service.