The Archive · 1939

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Black A. Oliveira Englishman received his medals. In case you might think this was quick work I hasten to add that they were for the war of 1914-18. Perhaps the beginning of another ' conflict with Germany reminded some forgetful official that there was still one obligation left to fulfil from the last occasion There have been several instances of awards being long delayed, and dilatoriness in this matter evidently is not the monopoly of the British War Office. Not long ago another English ex-soldier received a Croix de Guerre from Paris. He had won the honour for rescuing a French officer in 1918.

When it comes to rewarding valour the New World nods sometimes, as well as the Old. In May, 1936, an American officer received a Distinguished Service Medal. This, however, was not a legacy of that last war but a distinction won in the Phillipities way back in 1899.

For many years the Men's Wear Council in this country have fought Dull, off-colour teeth take on a new sparkle and bri hance. Stains disappear like a Ne Try a tube.

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