asked the Minister for Defence why a person (name supplied) was rejected for a medal without any verification being requested from his Company Commander; and why he will not now permit any further investigation in view of the fact that his Company Commander certifies he served continuously from 1917 to June 1922.
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The case referred to by the Deputy was further investigated and a Service (1917-1921) Medal has been awarded. The medal will be issued to the applicant as soon as possible.