During the time that I was a Police Constable, at Tettenhall and Compton, it was necessary to visit Wrottesley Hall, seat of the Wrottesley family. The estate was at this time (1950 to 1955)quite extensive. The hall was marked for "special attention" which meants that any police officers, in the vicinity should walk around the hall, be watchful, but not be obvious. I enjoyed visiting the hall, and the lake(pool)on which there were Black swans, beloved by the 4th Baron Wrottesley. One april afternoon, I walked around the hall, and ended up by the swans which I loved to watch. I had been in position about three minutes, when I saw a man approaching he pool, He was dressed in a nondescript raincoat and an old trilby. I thought, vagrant, but the man continued to walk towards me. He then said, "enjoying the swans" A cultured voice. This was no vagrant. I replied, "Yes" He then said, "They are from Australia" He continued to talk to me, about various subjects. He then said, "Would you like a cup of tea". My reply, was "Yes My Lord" I went into the hall, and he disappeared, and came back with two cups of tea and a tray. I enjoyed my team explained our system of supervision, And left, I never saw hime again. I was impressed by this man, with a title, and the ability to talk to anyone, without side. I never saw hime again. I was quite upset when the 5th Baron, sold the estate

Diamond Jubilee medal. Open scope.

National servicemen and Hostilies only personnel, before the passing of the National service Act, have received no recognition, although many served in dangerous situations, which did not qualify them for a campaign medal. The medal would cost pence, certainly a lot less than the recently issued lapel badge, cost. This may be the last time, men and women who served their Sovereign and country, can be acknowledged. Normally medals are issued to existing members of the armed forces and establishment figures. The rank and file are as usual forgotten. They to are proud and remember their serviceand devotion to their country.The government should use this opportunity to remember the service of a dwindling group of men and women.

This is a petition on the Prime Minister Website to widen the scope of the medal, being considered at this time
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