The King Honors a Soldier
“During the tour of the King and Queen in the North, the King descended from the dais at Chester to pin the Military Medal on the breast of Sergeant Masters, of the Worcester Regiment, who, though wounded, had remained at his post for two days till his duty was done. The sergeant was in a wheel-chair, and was so weak that when the King left him he sank back, and was gently wheeled away.”
This is the account given of the incident. It shows the kindness of our King in bestowing these earthly honors where they are due. It gave joy, too, to the sergeant’s heart to be thus honored. It reminds me of another story.