Secret Somerset - The WW2 hero who didn鈥檛 carry a weapon

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The WW2 hero who didn鈥檛 carry a weaponThe WW2 hero who didn鈥檛 carry a weapon

Released On: 25 Sep 2024

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Arturo Fanconi from Ilminster was posthumously awarded the Albert Medal for saving lives.

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