22 MARCH 1940, Page 20

MENTIONED IN DESPATCHES

SIR,—May I ask you to favour me with a small space in your publication for the voicing of a suggestion which I think will be met with pleasure and approval, if adopted, by the nation as a whole?

t. " That a new medal or decoration be instituted for all members of the Allies—British, French and Polish—who are " Mentioned in Despatches." 2. That, if adopted, the ribbon of the medal in question should be a blend of the Colours of

the three countries. 3. That the medal should be called " The Mentioned-in-Despatches Medal " or the " M.D.M." —I have the honour to remain, dear. Sir, your obedient