Torsion-free modules over a Discrete Valuation Ring

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Let R be a discrete valuation ring with fraction field F.

I believe it's straightforward to show that any torsion-free module M with the property that [itex]M \otimes_R F[/itex] is a finite dimensional F-vector space is of the form [itex]R^m \oplus F^n[/itex].

What if [itex]M \otimes_R F[/itex] is infinite dimensional?
 
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My guess is that not much would be known, since the basic criterion of the fundamental theorem of finitely generated R-modules over a PID would not be met.

My way of saying I dunno. It sounds like an interesting question for which I am probably not equipped to help. Good luck.