Comment posted Scottish Government support for Arctic Convoy medal – but why not award a Scottish medal? by Iain McCallum.
Absolutely scandalous. And the longer it goes on the louder the condemnation should be. These few (and getting fewer) brave (mad??) men that have been recognised by Russia (the enemy?) and totally ignored by succesive governemtns of this once Great Britainand the efforts they gave within living memory should bring endless shame on this lot espaecuially who i believe promised to present them with medals.
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RIP Mr Dempster. And this government and the last, none of whom deserve to be mentioned in the same breath, should (but won’t) hang their heads in shame at the time it took to present the medals that you and your comrades so richly deserved for your heroic effort on the convoys. How sad that you didn’t get to wear it with pride in public. - Methadone Clinic issue also to be discussed at Campbeltown Community Council
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Absolutely scandalous. And the longer it goes on the louder the condemnation should be. These few (and getting fewer) brave (mad??) men that have been recognised by Russia (the enemy?) and totally ignored by succesive governemtns of this once Great Britainand the efforts they gave within living memory should bring endless shame on this lot espaecuially who i believe promised to present them with medals.
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I read this article with interest. Seems the Scottish Government are doing more for our Veterans than the UK Parliament(London)MoD put together.
The National Defence Medal Campaign has beeen going on for a number of years now http://nationaldefencemedal.webs.com
a National Defence Medal for ‘All’ in recognition of Service to Crown & Country Veterans & families of those who did serve proudly from WWI through WWII all conflicts there after, Korea ‘Cold War’ service, include National Service, onwards until present day.
Very best of luck with the ACM Campaign.
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