Arab Rebellion, 1920 (Medals)

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Colonel Sir A. HOLBROOK
asked the Under-Secretary of State for War whether any decision has been made as to the issue of medals to the troops engaged in suppressing the Arab rebellion in Iraq in 1920; and is he aware that General Haldane, addressing the troops on the termination of hostilities, told them that they would receive medals for the campaign?

Lieut.-Colonel GUINNESS
The matter is still under consideration, and no decision has been reached. In regard to the last part of the question, I understand from Sir Aylmer Haldane that he gave no such promise as is suggested.