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2011-08-08 -Obits-

RIP Nancy Wake, 98, The Most Decorated Woman Of WWII

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Posted by Anonymoose 2011-08-08 16:43|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#1 It was revealed in February 2003 that Prince Charles had been helping pay the bills.

We may have underestimated Charles. A little.

Posted by Angie Schultz 2011-08-08 17:33|| 2011-08-08 17:33|| Front Page Top

#2 Indeed.

Posted by S 2011-08-08 19:30|| 2011-08-08 19:30|| Front Page Top

#3 (echoing) Yes, good for him. She was one of those women in a million; a female underground operative (which wasn't all that uncommon towards 1943ish, given the speed with which that kind of campaign burned through male operatives) but also an effective combat leader. Ave, Nancy - for you, a place in the hall of heroes and gin-and-tonics until the end of time.

Posted by Sgt. Mom 2011-08-08 19:53|| http://www.celiahayes.com 2011-08-08 19:53|| Front Page Top

#4 Beautifully put, Sgt. Mom.

Posted by Barbara 2011-08-08 21:46|| 2011-08-08 21:46|| Front Page Top

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