Friday, August 5, 2011

UK Beach Coughs Up WWI Medal


"A metal detector enthusiast is appealing for the family of a First World War serviceman to come forward after unearthing his medal on a beach.

Tom Neesam found a solid silver medal on Seaton Carew beach while out using his metal detector.

It belonged to Robert Henry Pollard, who was born in Hartlepool in 1886 and went on to receive three other war medals."

 Read more HERE.

Image Credit: Peterlee Mail

1 comment:

renewables finance said...

Were doing it together with my dad when I was a kid, Its like a treasure hunting game but I'm thankful for that experience.

Dannia