Arctic Convoy Veterans Recognised At Last – in one of the greatest injustices done to fallen hero’s at last, sixty seven years after hostilities ceased the Arctic Convoy Veterans are to get the medal so justly and honourably earned.   The Arctic Convoy Star will awarded to veterans of the Arctic convoys that supplied Russia with vital fuel, food and munitions during the Second World War.

More than 3,000 seamen were killed during 78 convoys that delivered four million of cargo.    Eight five merchant ships and 16 Royal Navy vessels were destroyed and it is thought 66,500 men sailed on the convoys, but only 200 are alive today.