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Old 23-06-18, 08:09 AM
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Default RIP Bill Speakman VC

Sergent Bill Speakman VC passed away on Wednesday at the age of 90 surrounded by his family.

https://metro.co.uk/2018/06/22/war-h...ge-90-7651666/

There are now only 9 living recipients of the Victoria Cross.

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RIP Bill, Thank you for your service. Lest we forget.
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Thanks for posting that Mick.
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Thanks Mick but what a terrible write up.
Here's a better one including the citation.

http://www.vconline.org.uk/william-s...-vc/4588273766

Four Queen's Jubilee Medals would have to be close to a record as well.
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Some pictures of Sgt Speakman
An interesting career indeed
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Old 24-06-18, 02:45 PM
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Very sad news, he was a real gentleman.


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Sergent Bill Speakman VC passed away on Wednesday at the age of 90 surrounded by his family.

https://metro.co.uk/2018/06/22/war-h...ge-90-7651666/

There are now only 9 living recipients of the Victoria Cross.

Mick
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