§ Sir A. Maitlandasked the Secretary of State for War what procedure is adopted in regard to the award of military decorations to officers and other ranks, now prisoners of war, who have been recommended for such awards?
§ Captain MargessonThe names of officers and other ranks who are prisoners of war and were recommended for awards before their capture are brought forward for consideration at the end of hostilities, unless they make their escape in the meantime. In exceptional cases an award may be made to an officer or soldier while he is still a prisoner of war.