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The roar of the guns is incessant the casualties are very heavy : WWI trench diary which describes how Tommies were cut to pieces by the Germans on the disastrous first day of the Somme is found 108 years later

A World War One diary, written by a Lieutenant at the Battle of the Somme, has been found 108 years on and provides grim details on the battle s first day, which claimed 20,000 British lives.

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How 30 seconds of reckless gallantry earned Potteries miner the Victoria Cross

How 30 seconds of reckless gallantry earned Potteries miner the Victoria Cross
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Leicestershire soldier Captain Disney unveiled as WWI war hero who fought at Battle of the Somme

Leicestershire soldier Captain Disney unveiled as WWI war hero who fought at Battle of the Somme
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Derby First World War hero s rare triple gallantry medals up for auction in Derbyshire

Derby First World War hero s rare triple gallantry medals up for auction in Derbyshire
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Brave heroics of WWI soldier who captured 12 prisoners in raid on TWO enemy machine gun positions in the trenches - as his extraordinary medal collection goes to auction for £3,500

Herbert Alfred Disney (pictured with his wife) was awarded a Military Cross & Bar, Distinguished Conduct Medal and Victory Medal for his service during the First World War.

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