The very first Arctic Star was awarded to Commander Eddie Grenfell, 93, who has battled tirelessly for 16 years for the convoy heroes to be recognised.
At number 10: PM David Cameron finally presented some of Britain's Arctic Naval heroes of World War II with new medal and apologises for taking so long.
Others still wait !
MN SILVER BADGE
“They had a small silver badge -the letters MN with laurel leaves-and meaning the wearer was in the Merchant Navy. They had as much pride in wearing that small badge, as did men in the services in wearing their uniforms”.
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