Post by Admin on Aug 16, 2013 12:34:15 GMT -5
Arctic convoy veteran gets his medal 60 years after a daring mission:
A veteran of the Second World War Arctic convoys has been honoured for his bravery more than 60 years after a daring mission.
Tom Burke (92) was 24 when he served with merchant tanker San Venancio on its hazardous journey to deliver supplies to the Soviet Union in 1945.
Mr Burke, who lives in a nursing home in Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, has been awarded the Arctic Star medal in recognition of the part he played in assisting Britain's ally.
LINK: www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/arctic-convoy-veteran-gets-his-medal-60-years-after-a-daring-mission-29493294.html
A veteran of the Second World War Arctic convoys has been honoured for his bravery more than 60 years after a daring mission.
Tom Burke (92) was 24 when he served with merchant tanker San Venancio on its hazardous journey to deliver supplies to the Soviet Union in 1945.
Mr Burke, who lives in a nursing home in Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute, has been awarded the Arctic Star medal in recognition of the part he played in assisting Britain's ally.
LINK: www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/local-national/uk/arctic-convoy-veteran-gets-his-medal-60-years-after-a-daring-mission-29493294.html