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The medals belonging to the oldest survivor of the Charge of the Light Brigade are to be sold at auction.
Wrexham-born Edwin Hughes, otherwise known as 'Balaclava Ned', died in Blackpool in 1927 aged 96.
He was one of the "Gallant 600" who rode in the fateful charge in the Crimean War in 1854, which led to deaths of 272 British soldiers.
Wrexham Museum will bid for the three medals, which are expected to fetch around £15,000 on Wednesday in London.
The campaign medals have been put up for sale by his descendants.
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Wrexham-born Edwin Hughes, otherwise known as 'Balaclava Ned', died in Blackpool in 1927 aged 96.
He was one of the "Gallant 600" who rode in the fateful charge in the Crimean War in 1854, which led to deaths of 272 British soldiers.
Wrexham Museum will bid for the three medals, which are expected to fetch around £15,000 on Wednesday in London.
The campaign medals have been put up for sale by his descendants.
BBC Read More
