Post by Administrator on Apr 11, 2016 16:38:29 GMT
A VETERAN who helped defend the Arctic convoys in the Second World War has been recognised by the Russian government.
Anthony Poolman, 90, who was born in Chitterne and now lives in Steeple Ashton, was presented with an Ushakov medal in recognition of his naval duties.
He was given the medal at home by Col Igor Mirtalibov, an assistant attaché to the Russian Embassy, last Wednesday.
Mr Poolman volunteered for the Royal Navy when he was just 16. He was called up the following year and served as an Able Seaman and pom-pom gunner on HMS Black Prince from 1943-1947.
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Anthony Poolman, 90, who was born in Chitterne and now lives in Steeple Ashton, was presented with an Ushakov medal in recognition of his naval duties.
He was given the medal at home by Col Igor Mirtalibov, an assistant attaché to the Russian Embassy, last Wednesday.
Mr Poolman volunteered for the Royal Navy when he was just 16. He was called up the following year and served as an Able Seaman and pom-pom gunner on HMS Black Prince from 1943-1947.
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