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War heroes' graves are cleaned up

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  1. Victoria Cross hero Harry Coverdale1 of 6
  2. Sgt Harry Coverdale's headstone after cleaning2 of 6
  3. Sgt Harry Coverdale's headstone prior to cleaning3 of 6
  4. Cleaning work on Pte Ernest Sykes' headstone4 of 6
  5. Victoria Cross for Pte Ernest Sykes5 of 6
  6. Final resting place of VC hero Ernest Sykes6 of 6
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