Found a thread on GWF from 2011 discussing this topic , the first post contains an article : Tribunal to consider 13 retrospective VCs.
Retrospective VCs
Ordinary Seaman Edward Sheean was one of those mentioned , so what about the other 12 ? Should/did any of them get the retrospective award ?
Yes , this is a good news story at a difficult time but is that really a good reason or are awards going to be given out based on social media campaigns (or which poplitician is in charge).
I wonder how the other families feel when their relatives have missed out , will this start other campaigns ?
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