THE youngest surviving veteran of the Arctic convoys yesterday called for the Foreign Office to see sense and allow the heroes to accept medals from Russia.
The British Arctic convoy heroes risked their lives to help transport vital supplies to the Soviet Union during the Second World War.
Veterans, who have fought for recognition for years, celebrated this week when Prime Minister David Cameron said they would be awarded campaign medals.
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