BRONZE WAR PLAQUES.

Shannon News, 18 January 1927, Page 2

BRONZE WAR PLAQUES.

MUST BE CLAIMED THIS MONTH.

(To the Editor). Sir,—After the Great Wiir, medals were issued to soldiers who served with the Forces and to the next-of-kin of those who paid the supreme sacrifice. In addition the N.Z. Government issued documents recording the service of soldiers with the New Zealand Expeditionary Fores. These medals, etc., are valued but probably the gift which is ino-.t prized by the next-of-kin of deceased Holdiers is the emblematic bronze plac-ue and appropriately worded scroll presented by His Majesty's Government as memorials of those who lost their lives through the War. These Avere 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 within seven years of January 1320. 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 applications 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 Oifice, Buckle Street, Wellington, but in every 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 opportunity of thanking the press of the Dominion for its continued interest in the Returned Soldiers. — I am, etc., S. J. HARRISON, Gen.-Sec, R.S.A. of N.Z., Wellington. Wellington, Jan. 15, 1927.