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Taunton Courier. Bristol and Exeter Journal, and Western Advertiser Wednesday 09 Oct 1935
Page 6 Column 5
PRESENTATION OF SERVICE BARS AND BADGES. - At the Territorial Hall on Monday, Brig.-General H. C. FRITH, C.B., presented the following awards to members of the Somerset /23 V.A.D.:- Efficient Service Bars – Quarter Master G. J. MAPLEDORAM, six years; Senior Section Leader W. F. R. CLARK, twelve years; Section Leader C. AMAR, six years; Member D. T. HAWKINS, six years. Efficient Service Badges – Members A. E. ATYEO, E. BEESLEY, T. F. T. CHAMBERS, L. W. GREEDY, W. S. HUMPHRIES, H. MANSFIELD, A. MURTON, F. REXWORTHY, G. W. STONE, S. J. STODGWELL, S. and S. L. QUINELL, three years. The General inspected the detachment, which was lined up in sections, each unders <sic> its section leader, and also saw the detachment at section and stretcher drill. He complimented the Commandant, other officers and the whole detachment, on what he termed “a splendid turnout.” He remarked that he was, prior to the appointment of Lieut.-Colonel H. I. R. ALLFREY, D.S.O., M.C., County Controller, and had in that capacity seen the detachment many times, but never before had he seen such a large number, or so well truned <sic> out. He complimented all concerned on the discipline and drill and said the men ought to be grateful for this opportunity of learning what discipline meant. They also ought to feel a good deal of satisfaction in the knowledge that they were learning to do, and were doing, so much good for others.