Our relation gets military medal 71 years later

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Our relation gets military medal 71 years later

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http://www.blackcountrybugle.co.uk/Joy- ... story.html
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Isn't that lovely! And great that he is still around to receive it. Congratulations to him and all your family :-)
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Wow! He looks brilliant for 92 years old and how lovely is that and as gardener said...

Congratulations to him and all your family :clap:
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A beautiful story and a fitting tribute to a brave man.
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That is brilliant! :thumbup:
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