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Old 07-01-19, 10:50 AM
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Default Inkerman VC Found in Thames Mud

I came across this somewhat old story, reported in the Telegraph two years ago.

It seems that a metal detectorist has found a Crimean War VC buried in the mud at Putney.

There seem to be two candidates for the winner of the VC.

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/201...roism-tragedy/

More here:

http://www.putneysw15.com/default.as...iccross001.htm
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Old 07-01-19, 10:41 PM
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Thanks BWEF, A very interesting story, thanks for sharing it.
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Old 07-01-19, 11:01 PM
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Yes, that is a remarkable story, and what an incredible find.

Thanks for posting.

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What a great find and story.

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Greta story. Thanks for posting.

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