A new book capturing the amazing story of a US war hero who spent his final days in Derry during the First World War has been launched at Derry's Tower Museum.
Local genealogist and author David Jenkins worked closely with Derry City and Strabane District Council’s Museums Services team to piece together Captain Erik Kokeritz’s remarkable story after hearing a bit about his exploits.
Captain Kokeritz’s heroics made headlines around the world during the war, but his story has mostly been forgotten, until the author uncovered his unmarked grave at Derry’s City Cemetery.
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