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Lucky find in Farnham reunites long lost family

We were delighted to be able to help David trace George Cawood’s heirs so the plaque could be returned to its rightful owners

January 23, 2017

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BBC Surrey George Cawood – WW1 memorial plaque in loft for 30 years reunites family

World War One Memorial Plaque discovered under an old shed in Weybourne in 1984 has been returned to its rightful owners some thirty years later.

January 20, 2017

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Paying for ‘paupers’ funerals’ in hard times

The cost to councils of so-called ‘paupers’ funerals’ – also known by their more anodyne designation, Public Health Act (PHA) funerals – has rocketed in recent years.

January 11, 2017

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War medal to be returned to soldier’s family in Thetford

Merseyside police and specialist heir hunters Finders International joined forces to locate the surviving family of decorated WWI soldier.

January 9, 2017

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2016: Another Great Year for Finders International

As is usual at this time of the year, we at Finders International are reflecting back on what happened in 2016.

January 6, 2017

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Family of First World War soldier are reunited with his medal after search by police and experts

The Victory medal was discovered near the Maritime Museum at the Albert Dock, Liverpool on the 70th anniversary celebrations of the D-Day landings.

December 13, 2016

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TELEGRAPH: “Our friend died without saying she’d left us £110k”

Number of unclaimed estates has risen, resulting in millions of pounds in “orphan” bequests.

December 13, 2016

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Heir hunters trace hero’s family after World War One medal find

The Victory medal was discovered near the Maritime Museum at Liverpool’s Albert Dock on the 70th anniversary celebrations of the D-Day landings.

December 13, 2016

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Daniel Curran on Tony Snell Radio Merseyside

Daniel Curran on Radio Merseyside.

December 13, 2016

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