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Drone_pilot
12-09-06, 11:40
A memorial is being unveiled to a World War I hero, who was known as
the "Lost Victoria Cross" because his grave was unknown for 50 years.

L/Cpl Alfred Wilcox, from Birmingham, won the VC for his bravery in killing 12
enemy soldiers in 1918 but was forgotten after his burial in 1954.

BBC Read More (http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/west_midlands/5324222.stm)

Bombardier
12-09-06, 18:44
Now that is a story of bravery.
Glad they found his grave, what a great man he was (Y)

John A Silkstone
12-09-06, 19:48
A lost page of history found and rewarded.

Silky

Reloader
12-09-06, 21:30
A fitting memorial to a very brave soldier. sal;