Now it is out there folks.

We can breath out as myself the volunteers and others involved in this project have been sitting on the story, so as not to spoil the launch.

Tomorrow and in a special supplement in the Sunday Telegraph

We were approached earlier in the year on behalf of Lord Ashcroft who wished to highlight the story of the bravest man not to be awarded the Victoria Cross, our very own Lieutenant Colonel Robert Blair Mayne DSO (3bars).

As we are now the custodians or keepers of Paddy’s battle trunk, records, paperwork, uniform, medals and many other personal items.

We were happy to get involved and share the story, a long with close friends and supporters of the museum.

Anything to highlight the unique story of our bravest war hero not to receive the VC and create an interest in his life’s story as well as what is housed here at the War Years Remembered Museum.

This in turn putting our wee country on the map creating visitors and footfall not just to the museum but to the Blair Mayne Trail that we have been working on and it will be published in time for his birthday.

I want to personally thank on behalf of myself and the volunteers

Lord Ashcroft, Andrew and Julian for involving us in this project and look forward to seeing you all again after COVID-19.

Not forgetting Fiona Ferguson, Norman and the Blair Mayne family for their generosity and support.

Together We Will Remember Them.

Click here to view to Lord Ashcroft's Telegraph Article