asked the Minister for Defence if he will state the number of applicants for 1917-1921 service medals from June, 1954, to March, 1957, who failed to secure verification during that period, and who have since been verified and issued with medals.
Ceisteanna—Questions. Oral Answers. - Applications for Service Medals.
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Between 1st June, 1954 and 31st March, 1957, there were 797 applicants for the service (1917-1921) medal without bar in whose cases the required verification was not secured during that period but who have since been issued with the medal by reason of verification having been completed subsequently.