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THE MERCANTILE MARINE WAR MEDAL AWARDED TO SAMUEL CONNOR

mongst the medals for gallantry and campaign service is the Mercantile Marine War Medal 1914-18, awarded to merchant seamen who made at least one voyage through a danger zone. Approximately 250,000 were struck in bronze at Woolwich Arsenal for the Board of Trade, so these medals are relatively cheap and can provide some fascinating stories about the men

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