The man hopes to reunite the medal with the owner’s family
A keen treasure hunter discovered a First World War medal at the bottom of a Cambridge river. Treasure hunter and magician Harvinii Richards was out near the River Cam near Jesus Green on July 18, when something caught his eye.
He saw some circles in the water and with the help of his polarised glasses, he saw a wristwatch. He said: “I took my t-shirt off and it was literally at the bottom, I could just about reach it with my fingertips”.
Harvinii pulled out a woman’s Rotary wristwatch, silver bangles, and other items. Then something else “glinted”.
Harvinii said: “I thought there’s another watch down there. I put my hand down, pulled it out and realised it was a medal.
“It was in really good condition.” The medal was from the First World War and inscribed with A.M. Schoefield.
That night, Harvinii went home and stayed up until 1.30am to do some research. His research guided him to find an Alfred M. Schoefield who was part of the 2807 Essex Regiment.
Harvinii found out Alfred died in 1915. Harvinii said: “His death was during the First World War and somehow these medals have ended up here.
“The first thing I wanted to do is try and reach out in case it has been taken in a burglary. It gives the opportunity for the owner to get the medal back.”
Harvinii was in the army cadets growing up, and he is keen to reunite the medal with Alfred’s family. He added: “You always hear about people that went off and fought for their country.
“I’m interested to find out the story behind this person. This would be the first time I’ve found something and reunited it with someone.
“It’s probably the oldest thing I’ve ever found and it’s also probably one of the most touching things as well. Knowing this person died serving our country, you almost have a responsibility to do the right thing.”
Anyone who may have details on the appropriate owner of the medal can contact Harvinii by email on Harvinii.Richards@gmail.com.

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