HC Deb 26 February 1919 vol 112 c1781W
Colonel DU PRE

asked the Secretary of State for War whether officers and other ranks who proceeded to France during 1915 on courses of instruction are eligible to receive the 1915 ribbon?

Captain GUEST

The answer to my hon. and gallant Friend's question is in the negative. Under Army Order 8 of 1918 officers not definitely appointed for duty on the establishment of a unit serving overseas are not, by virtue of a visit to any theatre of operations for a temporary purpose, to become eligible for war medals,