A PROUD RECORD
LONDON, June 25. A total of 19,468 boys trained et Reformatory Industrial Schools have served with the military and naval forces during the war. Three won Victoria Crosses, twentyfive Distinguished Conduct Medals, twenty were mentioned in despatches, three were decorated by the French Government, eight received commissions, 452 were killed, and 1540 wounded. The Home Secretary has written, congratulating the schools.
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Waikato Times, Volume 84, Issue 13210, 28 June 1915, Page 5
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64A PROUD RECORD Waikato Times, Volume 84, Issue 13210, 28 June 1915, Page 5
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