§ Mr. WATTasked the Secretary of State for War why the services of Corporal W. Devlin, regimental number 20,635, of the 68th Battery, Royal Field Artillery, and of Bombardier G. Jamieson, regimental number 20,632, of the same battery, who acted as range-finders at Wakerstroom, Orange River Colony, in the South African war, have not yet been recognised by his Department; and whether, in view of the distinguished action at great risk of these men, he can yet see his way to grant them the medal and pension, in view of the fact that his Department has given recognition in several instances after a longer lapse of time than would be the case in this instance?
§ Colonel SEELYThere is no record of Corporal W. Devlin and Bombardier A. Jamieson, 68th Battery, Royal Field Artillery, having been recommended to the Commander-in-Chief, South Africa, for the Distinguished Conduct Medal for their service during the South African war. In these circumstances, they were not considered for that decoration, the possession of which is the necessary qualification for an additional pension.