Tribute to a local hero

It’s a simple message but a powerful one. The words Welcome Home are stamped on the front of a rare first World War tribute medal to J Day (believed to be John Day) issued by the Working Men’s Club for the Yorkshire village of Heckmondwike.

On the reverse is: Presented to J Day for meritorious service to your country Great War 1914-19 as…

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