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Lest we forget our local heroes; VC HEROES Bravery above and beyond the call of duty.(News)

Peter Elkin, from Cheadle, is hoping to invite relatives of 16 Victoria Cross (VC) heroes from the city to a memorial service honouring the memories of the dead at Lichfield Cathedral.

The ceremony on Sunday, June 10, will also celebrate the 150th anniversary of the first presentation of the medal, which is the highest award that can be given to British or Commonwealth troops for valour in the face of the enemy.

Mr Elkin has been swamped with responses from relatives and regiments of VC winners from Staffordshire and Warwickshire, with some relatives as far away as ...

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