Call to award Russian medal:

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Arctic Convoy: Call to award Russian medal to veterans:

An MP has urged the UK government to reconsider allowing veterans of the World War II Arctic Convoys to receive a medal from Russia.

The Russian Embassy wants to award survivors its Medal of Ushakov but the Foreign Office says it is not allowed.

The UK government has created its own Arctic Star medal for convoy veterans.

But Vale of Clwyd MP Chris Ruane says veterans who risked their lives to take supplies to Russia should be able to receive its accolade "with pride".

LINK: www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-22756648

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A HEROIC veteran of the Arctic convoys who risked his life transporting crucial supplies to Russia during the Second World War has had his case taken up by Vale of Clwyd MP Chris Ruane.

LINK: www.rhyljournal.co.uk/news/123407/chris-ruane-mp-backs-medal-for-rhyl-veteran-of-arctic-convoys.aspx