HC Deb 17 January 1918 vol 101 c512W
Sir M. BARLOW

asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether what is known as the Mons medal is to be restricted to the Army serving in France, and, if so, why; and whether the 42nd East Lancashire Territorial division which embarked for the East on 4th September, 1914, being the first Territorial division to leave the country complete, is entitled to some similar recognition?

Mr. MACPHERSON

The "1914 Star" is a distinctive decoration granted in recognition of the services rendered by His Majesty's military forces under the command of Field-Marshal Lord French, in France or Belgium during the earlier phase of the War. As regards the latter part of the question, the claims of all who have participated in any military operations against the enemy will receive suitable recognition in due course.