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Military funeral held after death of Nantwich man in Royal Navy

Military funeral held after death of Nantwich man in Royal Navy

A military funeral has been held at St Mary’s Church in Nantwich for a local man who was serving in the Navy at the time of this death.

Tributes have been paid to Chief Petty Officer Gavin Hickie, who has died at the age of 47.

March 31, 2026
Rare War of Independence medal to fetch £10,000 at Nantwich auction

Rare War of Independence medal to fetch £10,000 at Nantwich auction

A medal awarded to a Royal Navy hero from the second War of Independence in 1812, is to go on sale at a Nantwich auction. The medal is expected to fetch around £10,000 when it goes under the hammer at Peter Wilson auctioneers on Market Street November 27-28.

November 4, 2013