JPL Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 Here is a good news story: A George Medal stolen from Portsmouth's D-Day Museum has been posted through the door of the city council's leader. The medal, along with a badge from the 1936 Berlin Olympics, was taken from a locked display case earlier this month. The stolen George Medal was awarded to William Henry Daysh, the first person in Portsmouth to receive the civilian bravery honour. Read the complete article here: http://www.bbc.co.uk...pshire-15396782 Jean-Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter monahan Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 It would be nice to think that the thief/thieves had qualms of conscience but I suspect the real answer is that the fuss stirred up in the press - I assume there was a lot of publicity - persuaded him/them that they'd get caught trying to flog the medal. However, they're back, which is the good news! Hope the lenders aren't going to take all their treasures home! Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mervyn Mitton Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 I suspect that Peter is right - either they got worried abou the publicity - or, it was a youngster and the parents returned it. However, what a despicable thing to do - this medal is proud memory for Portsmouth of a very brave man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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