The Victory Medal
The Government is issuing a handsome Victory Medal to the soldiers of the World War. Already a number of Richmond county men have received this recognition, the first to be received at Rockingham being by Major A.N. McCullen.
Every soldier who served in the emergency, April 6, 1917, to November 11, 1918, is entitled to a medal if he went overseas and was in any of the battles over there. His service will be recognized by additional battle clasps attached to the ribbon of the medal.
To get a medal the soldier simply has to send his discharge papers, best by insured mail, to the Recruiting Office at Greensboro and a form is sent him for signature. When this is done his application is then sent to the Supply Officer at Philadelphia for the issue of the medal and the whole procedure takes about 10 to 15 days. The discharge papers will be returned to the owner as soon as the application has been approved and forwarded.
There are hundreds of soldiers in Richmond county entitled to these medals and they should by all means apply for them. It is an honor to wear one, and years hence they will be even more highly prized. Act now and get your medal.
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