Arctic convoy veteran awarded medal
Second World War veteran finally receives a coveted Arctic Star medal for bravery at a special ceremony.
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Navy veterans recognised
John Ramsey from Redcar has received an Arctic Star medal after a lengthy campaign to recognise the part British Navy played in escorting merchant ships taking crucial supplies to Russia during the Second World War.
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War veteran receives Arctic Star medal
A Second World War veteran will finally receive a coveted Arctic Star medal for bravery at a special ceremony.
Vetrans have campaigned for nearly 70 years to get recognition for the thousands who sailed in the Arctic Convoys.
John Ramsey from Redcar served as a Navy gunner escorting the merchant ships taking crucial supplies to Russia during the Second World War.
It was a journey Sir Winston Churchill described as the "worst on earth" and nearly 3000 people lost their lives.
The government announced in December that it planned to officially honour Arctic Convoy veterans with the newly-created award.
The former Redcar serviceman and his MP supported the lengthy campaign for recognition.
Full Report: WW2 medals for sale to fund veteran's care
The family of a world war two hero is selling off his medals in order to fund his care home costs.
Wing Commander Branse Burbridge destroyed more than 20 enemy aircraft and was honoured by King George the sixth.
However, his son Paul, who lives in York, has told ITV News that his father's prized memorabilia must now go to the highest bidder.
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Medals sold "reluctantly" to pay for care
The family of a world war 2 veteran is selling his medals in order to pay for his care. Wing Commander Bransome 'Branse' Burbridge was the RAF's most prolific night-fighter pilot of the war, claiming 21 enemy kills. Now aged 93, he is suffering from Alzheimer's disease and is in a private care home.
His son Paul, who lives in York, says the family is "reluctantly" selling the medals and old RAF flying jacket at auction, to raise £120,000 which will cover the cost of his care for the next six years, if necessary.
The sale comes as the Government confronts the challenge of how to pay for the rising cost of care for Britain's ageing population.
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World War 2 medals auctioned to pay for care
A family from York say they're being forced to sell their dad's World War 2 medals to pay for his care.
93-year-old Bransome Burbridge was an RAF fighter pilot who downed 21 Nazi planes, but his family say they're having to auction items off to pay for Alzheimers treatment.
New project to help veterans
by Richard WilsonAdjusting to civilian life after serving in the armed forces is not always easy.
But a new project on Tyneside could provide vital services to veterans who struggle.
Major General David Shaw and Jill Haley (Chief Executive of the Byker Community Trust) met our reporter Richard Wilson.
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