WAR MEMORIAL APPLICATIONS.

Hauraki Plains Gazette, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 5077, 19 January 1927, Page 2

WAR MEMORIAL APPLICATIONS.

Sir, —-After the Great War medals were issued to soldiers who served with the Forces and to the next-of-k'n of those who paid the supreme sacrifice. In addition the New Zealand Government issued documents' lecording the service of soldiers with the New Zealand Expeditionary Force. These medals, etc., are valued, but probably tire gift which is most prized by the next-of-kin of deceased soldiers is the emblematic bronze plaque and appropriately worded scroll presented by His Majesty’s Gov--ernment as memorials of those who lost their lives through the war. These were given in respect Of all those who died on- active service, and on account of all those who died subsequent to the date when the war ended provided that the death was due to war service and took place.

My association finds that memorial plaques and scrolls are not issued on account of those soldiers who died subsequent to discharge unless application is made for them by the next-of-kin. It will be noted that the seven years will expire, this month. Therefore, in these circumstances, my association will esteem it a favour if you will publish this letter as an intimation to all concerned that application for the memorials should be made immediately. Applications can be addressed to me, or, if it is preferred, they could be forwarded to Base Records Office, Buckle Street, Wellington, but in each case the full name and the regimental number of the soldier concerned must be given. I shall also be glad if soldiers to whom war medals are due and who have not yet received them will communicate with me. My association takes this opportuniy of thanking the Press of the Dominion for its continued interest in the returned soldiers. S. J. HARRISON, Gen. See., R.S.A. of N.Z., Wellington.