Post by KG on Feb 26, 2013 15:06:36 GMT
IN THE NEWS: 26 February 2013
Surviving veterans of the Arctic convoys and Bomber Command will receive new medals or clasps within a fortnight following the government's decision to bow to years of campaigning and properly acknowledge their bravery during the second world war.
Up to 250,000 veterans will be eligible for the decorations, but those still living or their widows will receive the awards first.
They have waited for their sacrifice to be recognised for 70 years.
But next month the 200 frail veterans of the Arctic Convoys will finally have campaign medals pinned to their chests.
LINK: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2284517/At-medal-fit-Arctic-heroes-Design-unveiled-honour-veterans-Russian-Run-Second-World-War.html?ito=feeds-newsxml
Surviving veterans of the Arctic convoys and Bomber Command will receive new medals or clasps within a fortnight following the government's decision to bow to years of campaigning and properly acknowledge their bravery during the second world war.
Up to 250,000 veterans will be eligible for the decorations, but those still living or their widows will receive the awards first.
They have waited for their sacrifice to be recognised for 70 years.
But next month the 200 frail veterans of the Arctic Convoys will finally have campaign medals pinned to their chests.
LINK: www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2284517/At-medal-fit-Arctic-heroes-Design-unveiled-honour-veterans-Russian-Run-Second-World-War.html?ito=feeds-newsxml