HC Deb 29 July 1927 vol 209 cc1663-4W
Major GLYN

asked the Secretary of State for War whether his attention has been drawn to the various acts of gallant conduct by soldiers serving with the non-regular officers other than flying officers, and non-regular non-commissioned officers and airmen?

Sir S. HOARE

The following table gives the information requested by my hon. and gallant Friend:

Shanghai Defence Force which have been noticed by the General Officer Commanding-in-Chief in his general orders, notably the rescue, single-handed, by a private soldier of a foreman coolie employed by the Army who was being murdered by a mob of Chinese; and whether he can take steps that such conduct will not pass unnoticed in this country and suitable recognition of these acts be awarded?

Sir L. WORTHINGTON-EVANS

Any recommendations for recognition of individual acts of gallantry which the General Officer Commanding may make will be considered.