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27th August 2012, 03:14 PM
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Russians plan new medal.
HI EVERY ONE THIS IS FROM TODAYS NEWS THEY ARE DOING WHAT OUR GOVERMENT CANT BE BOTHERD ABOUT. ALL THE BEST BILL. BE GOOD. Russians plan new medal for Arctic convoy heroes - News - Portsmouth News
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27th August 2012, 06:31 PM
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The subject was raised on site for this medal back in April.
Medal of Ushakov
"Across the seas where the great waves grow, there are no fields for the poppies to grow, but its a place where Seamen sleep, died for their country, for you and for peace" (Billy McGee 2011)
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28th August 2012, 01:48 PM
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Medal for Arctic Convoy Veterans
Originally Posted by
bill roberts
Sir John Holmes completed his report into the issueing of medals retrospectively last month.( July 2012) It is very comprehensive and runs to 70 pages. Arctic Convoys are mentioned on p.10 #19; p.13#5 and p.30 #4-10.
When you read the report on the vexed matter of medals- not just the Arctic but many more Campaigns eg Suez, Aden Korea .........the list goes on, it becomes apparent that there are a lot of things to consider.
However, I am very hopeful that THIS time the Arctic Convoy Veterans will get their just rewards and a medal will be forthcoming by the end of the year.
Caroline Dinenage MP has been at the forefront of this campaign and if you google her website you will be kept up to date with the latest developments.
Regards
Brenda Shackleton( daughter of Arctic Convoy Captain )
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