War heroine found dead in Devon
14-09-2010, 20:50
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War heroine found dead in Devon
May she rest in peace
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Eileen Nearne, 89, who died in her Devon home on 2 September, was one of 39 female agents sent to occupied France in her capacity as a member of the Special Operations Executive (SOE) during World War II.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-devon-11297230
http://www.warwickcourier.co.uk/late...39s.6530275.jp
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John Portreath, Devon manager for the Royal British Legion, added: "I'm sad to say that we had no idea she existed until the news came through yesterday.
"I am just so sorry we were unable to meet her before she died.
"She was clearly a remarkable woman. She was 23 when she was dropped into France and her only qualification was that she was a linguist.
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14-09-2010, 21:01
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Re: War heroine found dead in Devon
I heard about this on the news, she was going to be dumped in a paupers grave, but people found out what she had done for our country, and now money has been raised to lay her to rest with the rightful recognition she deserves.
The question also should be ask what about the other men & women like her are out there?
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14-09-2010, 21:41
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Re: War heroine found dead in Devon
Who Knows Hom3r? Possibly their history is known but not where they are.
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15-09-2010, 08:06
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Re: War heroine found dead in Devon
It seems like she didn't make herself known, the Royal British Legion obviously didn't know she lived there.
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15-09-2010, 08:33
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Re: War heroine found dead in Devon
i know we are broke as a country but the council should give this woman a proper send off for what she has done for us im sure there will be many many well wishers that would attend the ceremony
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15-09-2010, 11:33
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Re: War heroine found dead in Devon
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i know we are broke as a country but the council should give this woman a proper send off for what she has done for us im sure there will be many many well wishers that would attend the ceremony
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There is more news on this now
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Torbay Council has arranged her funeral for 21 September. It was due to take place at Drakes Chapel in Torquay, but because of global interest in her story a church service is now being arranged and will involve members of the military.
Drakes of Torbay Funeral Service said they had received e-mails and phone calls from across the world from people who had been so moved by her plight that they were offering to pay for her funeral or wanting to send flowers.
The church venue for the funeral service has yet to be announced
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15-09-2010, 12:02
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Re: War heroine found dead in Devon
excellent news indeed! she deserves it!
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15-09-2010, 12:13
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Re: War heroine found dead in Devon
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excellent news indeed! she deserves it!
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she does indeed. The bravery of some people moves me to tears at times and it's good to hear that this ladies actions can now be acknowledged and saluted.
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