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Event

Title:: In the Face of the Enemy - Local Hero Abraham Acton
When:: 23.11.2010 14.00
Category:: Talking Tuesdays

Description

Since 1856 only 1,356 Victoria Crosses have been awarded for Gallantry in the face of the enemy, one of which was won by Whitehaven born Soldier Abraham Acton in December in 1914.

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