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#1 Posted : 05 April 2015 08:49:18

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The Lancastria sunk by a U-boat in 1940 has had medals struck by the Scotish Government for the familys of the victims but time is running out for the familys to claim.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-32187297

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#2 Posted : 05 April 2015 10:27:15

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What a tragic loss of so many lives and even more so as there was a number of children on board? Very sad too if the medals aren't all claimed before the deadline but I think it would be fitting if the unclaimed medals were auctioned off and the proceeds then given to charities that care for ex-service men and women and their families?

Interesting story Andy even if a sad one, thanks for that. ThumpUp


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