# Arctic Star for Arctic Convoy veterans
Author: ElLobo

**WWII Arctic Convoy veterans to receive new awards**

Defence Minister Mark Francois says veterans of the Second World War Arctic Convoys will begin receiving new awards recognising their heroism and bravery "within weeks".

_Länk:_ [WWII Arctic Convoy veterans to receive new awards](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/world-war-two/9895649/WWII-Arctic-Convoy-veterans-to-receive-new-awards.html)

  

**A disgraceful delay**  

Why did it take so long to award campaign decorations to survivors of the Arctic convoys and Bomber Command?

_Länk_: [A disgraceful delay](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/comment/telegraph-view/9895334/A-disgraceful-delay.html)

  

**At last, the Arctic Star for the cold war warriors**  

The brave veterans of the vital Arctic convoys that helped keep Russia in the Second World War richly deserve a medal. Unfortunately, few survived.

Länk: [At last, the Arctic Star for the cold war warriors](http://www.telegraph.co.uk/history/world-war-two/9895036/At-last-the-Arctic-Star-for-the-cold-war-warriors.html)

## Comment 1
Author: ElLobo

Medaljen:

![The Arctic Star: This new medal with honour the heroes of the 'Russian Run' convoys](http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2013/02/25/article-2284517-184A9C5F000005DC-870_306x452.jpg)

## Comment 2
Author: [Borttaget]

Den var snygg.

## Comment 3
Author: ElLobo

Tråkigt att det skulle dröja så länge innan hjältarna fick en medalj.

## Comment 4
Author: [Borttaget]

Visst är det, dom borde ha belönats mycket tidigare.

## Comment 5
Author: [Borttaget]

Ja dom borde ha fått sina medaljer mycket tidigare.