Convoys veterans to get Russian medal
A CAMPAIGNING Arctic Convoys hero could get fresh recognition for his wartime bravery - on two fronts.
Great-grandfather Bob Robertson, 90, has been informed that Russia wants to give him and other veterans a new medal of honour.
It is the second such medal, after a first awarded soon after the war by the then-Communist state, for sacrifices made.
And he has also been heartened by PM David Cameron yesterday announcing a medals system review.
Mr Robertson, of Mortimer Road, South Shields, is hopeful it may lead to Britain officially recognising their bravery.
He has long campaigned for veterans to be honoured with a medal by their own country – something denied by successive... read more
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