Medals of a war hero who fought in WW1 and WW2 go under the hammer
RAF pilot Ernest Mayne fought in both World Wars. His bravery, including his efforts at Dunkirk, were honoured with service ...
Antiques Roadshow guest stunned by £10,000 valuation of Captain's war medals
A guest on Antiques Roadshow was left surprised after war medals were given a huge valuation by expert Mark Smith who said the collection started in the early 1900s ...
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Medic's rare WW2 medal 'should be in museum'
The family of a man who was posthumously honoured for saving lives during World War Two are looking for a new home for his rare bravery medal. Arturo Fanconi, better known as Arthur, was killed in ...
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Decorated World War II veteran given one last honour with final medal at his funeral
A decorated World War II veteran was given one final medal - at his funeral. Eddie Palmer, who joined the Royal Navy when he was just 15, died in July aged 101. The torpedo specialist received ...
West Sussex WW2 veteran to receive medal in Chichester
A war veteran from Birdham is set to receive a medal for his service and role in the liberation of the Netherlands.
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Bromsgrove: 101-year-old WW2 hero given final medal at his funeral
A 101-year-old decorated WW2 veteran who died this year was given his last medal at his funeral. Eddie Palmer, from Bromsgrove, was just 15 when he joined the Royal Navy in 1938 as a sailor and ...
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World War II naval hero, 101, given last medal on day of his funeral
A 101-year-old decorated WW2 veteran was given his last medal - at his funeral. Eddie Palmer was just 15 when he joined the Royal Navy in 1938 as a sailor and trained as an electrician specialising in ...