The medal detective

[nelford_safc]

Cracking article about a bloke that rescues military medals, mainly Purple Hearts and returns them to the families of the soldiers if the recipients are now dead or were KIA. Thought a few on here might be interested in giving it a read.

The medal detective - BBC News

 

[Ludwig]

Cracking article about a bloke that rescues military medals, mainly Purple Hearts and returns them to the families of the soldiers if the recipients are now dead or were KIA. Thought a few on here might be interested in giving it a read.

The medal detective - BBC News

Absolutely fascinating mate , this is something everyone should read it is also quite emotional, Major Fike is doing a wonderful service for Veterans families (American ) . Well done to you for highlighting this article!

 

[Rob the Ref]

A good read, he's providing a great service to those families.
Always brings home the waste of lives and the tragedy of war.

 

[Deleted User 11453]

Is it worth looking on roker beach for any medals?

 

[Typhoonftm]

Is it worth looking on roker beach for any medals?

Ask @timharding

 

[See ham biscuit2]

Amazing article that. What a selfless and amazing thing to do

 

[Musicman]

Is it worth looking on roker beach for any medals?

Just the ones the old vets cough up on their morning stroll

 

[timharding]

Ask @timharding

No but try moor farm on moor Lane

John moor let’s people on his land certain times of the year

There has been numerous badges, cap badges, ww2 badges and medals found on his land

Also musket balls and hammered medieval coins