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Cecil Arthur Burton MM: the homecoming

Posted on October 9, 2011 by BrownhillsBob

For those following the touching story of Arthur Burton, thanks to David Evans and Desmond Burton, I can now wrap up the final instalment of the local lad’s military tale. David Evans noted in an earlier comment… Arthur Burton’s diary … Continue reading →

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Posted in Brownhills stuff, Environment, Features, Followups, Interesting photos, Local Blogs, Local History, Local media, Reader enquiries, Shared media, Shared memories, Social Media, Spotted whilst browsing the web, Walsall community, Walsall Wood stuff | Tagged Aldridge, Arthur Burton, Brownhills, Brownhills local history, David Evans, Desmond Burton, Diary, Hospital Blue, Local History, Military Medal, New Photos, Somme, Stonnall, Walsall Wood, Wartime, West Hall, William Harry Cooke, Wordsley House | 9 Comments
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