Post by Administrator on May 18, 2016 21:22:23 GMT
World War Two veterans awarded medals for bravery after 70 years
James Reed, 91, and Reginald Orgill, 93, have been awarded the Ushakov medal by Russia to recognise their bravery for taking part in the treacherous Arctic convoys of the Second World War.
BRAVE war veterans who risked their lives to protect thousands of people in Russia have been presented with a medal to thank them after more than 70 years.
James Reed, 91, and Reginald Orgill, 93, have been awarded the Ushakov medal by Russia to recognise their bravery for taking part in the treacherous Arctic convoys of the Second World War.
More than 3,000 people died during the convoys as the Germans tried to stop supplies getting to Russia.
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James Reed, 91, and Reginald Orgill, 93, have been awarded the Ushakov medal by Russia to recognise their bravery for taking part in the treacherous Arctic convoys of the Second World War.
BRAVE war veterans who risked their lives to protect thousands of people in Russia have been presented with a medal to thank them after more than 70 years.
James Reed, 91, and Reginald Orgill, 93, have been awarded the Ushakov medal by Russia to recognise their bravery for taking part in the treacherous Arctic convoys of the Second World War.
More than 3,000 people died during the convoys as the Germans tried to stop supplies getting to Russia.
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