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WWI Victoria Cross to be sold for first time
The family of a British WW1 soldier who survived being shot in the forehead then went on to be awarded the Victoria Cross has ...
Local family receives Purple Heart in honor of late family patriarch who fought in WW1
His life seemed to be a perfect example of the American dream. Andreas "Andy" Cagoulides immigrated to the United States in 1913, entering through legendary Ellis Island, N.Y. He joined the U.S. Army ...
Kerry Watkin shares her story as third generation veteran
An estimated 7000 students marched the CBD streets today with Mackay RSL Sub-branch President Ken Higgins claiming it as “one ...
Trafford Centre announces major event with army vehicles, military displays and street party
At The Trafford Centre on Saturday, 10 May and in aid of the Army Benevolent Fund charity, the shopping centre is inviting ...
The Westerly Sun2dOpinion
Veterans: Grand Ole Opry to honor 250 years of U.S. Army
The Grand Ole Opry, celebrating its 100th anniversary, is scheduled to salute and honor the U.S. Army’s 250th anniversary ...
Manchester Evening News6d
Trafford Centre announces major event with army vehicles, military displays and street party
Guests will be able to explore a fascinating Veterans Living History Museum in The Orient, packed with artefacts from WW1 to the present-day - including gas masks, medals, ration books ...
Lion, Wallaby and Gallipoli hero: Why the ‘extraordinary life’ of Blair Swannell is finally being recognised
He was a madcap adventurer and one of only two men to play for both the British Lions and the Wallabies – before dying on the ...
Sydney Morning Herald5d
Lion, Wallaby and Gallipoli hero: Why the ‘extraordinary life’ of Blair Swannell is finally being recognised
As one of only two men to have represented both the Lions and the Wallabies, along with Tom Richards (who was also at Gallipoli), Swannell will be commemorated with a man of the match medal struck ...