§ Major O'NEILLasked the Secretary of State for War whether Rifleman H. M'Mullan, No. 19,118, 12th Royal Irish Rifles, was awarded the Italian bronze medal for valour; that the record of the award appeared in the "London Gazette" dated 24th May, 1917; that this soldier has since been reported missing and that his relatives have not yet received the medal; and what steps should be taken to secure the early delivery of the decoration to them?
§ Mr. CHURCHILLRifleman M'Mullan, 12th Battalion., Royal Irish Rifles, was awarded the Italian medal for valour, as stated, and his name appeared in the "Gazette" of the 24th May, 1917, together with many other names of men who had been awarded Italian decorations. The Italian Government have not yet, however, forwarded the insignia or medals in these cases.