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Canadian sailors may finally get medals for Second World War service ..

Discussion in 'WWII Today' started by sniper1946, Jan 17, 2011.

  1. sniper1946

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    Canadian sailors who braved dangerous Arctic waters and prowling German U-boats to deliver vital supplies to Soviet allies during the Second World War may finally receive a medal — thanks to the British government — for their distinctive contribution to victory.


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    sniper1946, Jan 17, 2011
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  2. Artem

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    Bloody hell, talk about long time coming. I don't get how the article says "thanks to the British Government", who should have given these awards 70 yrs ago.

    Either way, good on them! Should give those men and their families a piece of mind.
     
    Artem, Jan 17, 2011
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