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Re: Greater Accrington Heroes.
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Originally Posted by Retlaw
Margaret, I got one from the Mayor of Bapaume, July 1st 2016, when the Mayor of Acc, assisted by little Luke Holmes, presnted him with book of Casualties of the Accrington Palls July 1st 1916, 638 of the 720 men, the Battalions fighting strength , the book included the mans face where available,and a potted life history, The medal grants me the freedom of Bapaume, and I'm allowed to milk a bull on the main road to Albert on the 1st thursday of every month begining with a K
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That is really something to be proud of......but your books are a great achievement and will make sure that the names of our local heroes are remembered.
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