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Honor denied: UK won’t let WWII vets accept Russian bravery medals

Posted by seumasach on January 20, 2013

Meanwhile, back in the Benighted Isle the government strives to keep anti-Russian enmity alive. We’ve had our final “we will rule the world” flourish, and now we’re sulking.

RT

19th January, 2013

Three thousand British sailors who braved arctic conditions and enemy bombers to deliver vital supplies to the Eastern Front during WWII have been denied medals for bravery offered by Russia for their outstanding service.

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