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nancy wake,"the white mouse"

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  1. sniper1946

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    Code-named the "White Mouse" by the Gestapo, Nancy Wake is one of the most decorated women of the Second World War. She received the George Medal, 1939–45 Star, France and Germany Star, Defence Medal, British War Medal 1939–45, French Chevalier of the Legion of Honour, French Croix de Guerre with Star and two Palms, US Medal for Freedom with Palm and French Medaille de la Resistance for her courageous endeavours. Wakes' medals are on display in the Second World War gallery at the Australian War Memorial.

    The White Mouse; our most decorated female
     
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    There is a great book about her by peter Fitzsimmons, well worth a read, a very brave woman, and an incredible story
     
  3. sniper1946

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    thanks for that info rob...
     

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