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08-08-11, 06:20 AM
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Nancy Wake AC GM (FANY) Dies aged 98
With sadness that Australia's highest decorated servicewoman Nancy Wake AC GM, a former Captain in FANY and a member of SOE
has died in England at 98. http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news...0737303?page=1 http://www.moreorless.au.com/heroes/wake.html Nancy_Wake_(1945).jpg Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) George Medal (GM) 1939-45 Star France and Germany Star Defence Medal British War medal 1940-45 Chevalier of the Legion of Honour French Croix de Guerre with Star and two Palms US Medal for Freedom with Palm Medaille de la Resistance Last edited by rhodesianmilitaria; 08-08-11 at 06:25 AM. 
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08-08-11, 01:51 PM
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Such a shame. Still she had a great life.
A very brave and delightful woman. Who wasn't full of her self importance. Though she gladly signed my copy of Russel Braddon's book, she couldn't comprehend why on Earth I'd want her too..
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08-08-11, 04:21 PM
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What an amazing woman. She must be one of the last ones to go. We shall not see her like again. I think it was the daily gin-and-tonics that kept her going so long. Lucky you, Tyneside Irish for getting your book signed. David
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08-08-11, 04:30 PM
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Nancy Wake
Here's an obituary from the Guardian: http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2011...-wake-obituary
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#7
08-08-11, 05:18 PM
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My wife emailed me the link to this story (before I spotted it here). It always amazes me just how brave some of these young ladies were, the 'greatest' generation is no understatement.
It also reminds me just how important our passion of collecting is, often the story behind the artifact has been long lost but whatever military item we collect and from whatever period, even if unidentified, it all helps to preserve the history of truly wonderful and courageous 'ladies' and gentleman who served their countries so well. With gratitude for our hard won freedom, Roy.
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Collecting: Despatch Rider Insignia & Photographs. Author/Dealer in the Fairbairn Sykes Fighting Knife My website: www.fsknife.com
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22-08-11, 10:53 AM
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Nancy Wake's medals now residing in the Australian War Memorial (AWM).
Nancy WAKE.JPG Photo courtesy Stuart Eaton
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