A collection of First World War medals awarded to a decorated County Durham soldier have been secured for public display… | ...
The VC for outstanding gallantry, first awarded in 1856, is extremely rare with only 1,364 issued. The medal was introduced ... exploring post-Second World War conflicts, like the Falklands ...
"Since he had travelled half way round the world to meet us, we knew he was very keen to reach an agreement," he said. Kent Battle of Britain Museum The medal ... the museum first opened in ...