Arctic convoy medals and Bomber Command clasp to be issued within weeks

HAVE YOUR SAY

26 February 2013

Thankyou, better late than never. I personally am very greatful to all our armed forces past and present.
StevenBlackbourn - Sheffield

26 February 2013

How did this take so long, it is decades too late.
Graham - High Wycombe

26 February 2013

BC Clasp

I was credited im my Log Book with a Good Tour. As that was done within 60 days I did not receive the 39/45 Star. I am delighted to see that the regulations for the clasp include a tour. But if the original regulations still effect eligibity, I wonder where it can be worn? On my Italy Star?
George Wootton - Torbay and South Devon Air Gunners

26 February 2013

About time these brave men were honoured. Churchill ,who sanctioned the bombing,should be ashamed of his treatment of Bomber Command aircrew.......but then again,he was a politician,so we should expect no truth or honour.
Michael Webb - UK

26 February 2013

It is a shame my dad is not here to see this. My dads Pilot Sgt G G Pemberton 150 Sqn saved his crews life but lost his own my dad lived because of his sacrifice.

Nigel McTeer - London
Nigel McTeer - LONDON

26 February 2013

It is a shame my dad is not here to see this. My dads Pilot Sgt G G Pemberton 150 Sqn saved his crews life but lost his own my dad lived because of his sacrifice.

Nigel McTeer - London
Nigel McTeer - LONDON

26 February 2013

About time!The usual political nonsense after the war deprived those boy's of proper recognition.God bless them.
Michael Turner - Doncaster

26 February 2013

My Father although young served in the merchant navy and was part of the actic convoys in ww2. he sadly passed away in january 2013..i would hope that his contribution will be recognised...he will always be my hero!
Nicholas Clifton - Hastings East Sussex

26 February 2013

I have cried my eyes out. my father Harry Horne served in 97 squadron but sadly died in 1981 my mother has also since died I am so proud of him. anyone that knows anything of 97 squadron please contact me pricehorne@btinternet.com
michelle - United Kingdom

26 February 2013

I have cried my eyes out. my father Harry Horne served in 97 squadron but sadly died in 1981 my mother has also since died I am so proud of him. anyone that knows anything of 97 squadron please contact me pricehorne@btinternet.com
Michelle price-Horne - Nottinghamshire

26 February 2013

Sadly this announcement is twelve years too late for my late father in law, but we shall do our best as next of kin to obtain his well deserved Arctic Star. He was very touched and proud that the Russian people had troubled to present him with his 40th Anniversary Medal of the Russian Convoys, while the UK have taken until now to honour these brave men

As a 'first trip' stoker he served on HMS Harrier a Halcyon Class Minesweeper pressed into service as a convoy escort. In January 1942 on Convoy PQ8 he witnessed the sinking of HMS Matabele with the loss of all but three crew, Harrier picked them up. A new friend made on the outward passage aboard 'Argus' was lost in this sinking. The same night another torpedo from U454 targeting 'Harrier' passed under the hull only to strike the merchantman 'Harmatris' which though set alight, survived to reach port.

Based in Murmansk they shared many of the hardships of the Russian people. He was there in March 1942 when 'Harrier' rescued 17 crew from the US flag ship, 'Effingham' which had been sunk earlier in the day (Convoy PQ13)

The lifeboat was only sighted at the last moment by a sharp eyed lookout. He fondly recalled those American sailors as they came aboard and their unanimous 'Thank God for the Royal Navy'!!

I certainly echo that remark for all those who've waited so long for this simple act of thanks, to all those, service and civilian who took part. Thank you!
Hereman - Wirral, England

26 February 2013

My Husband was in Bomber Command, my Dad, now deceased, was in the Merchant Navy taken prisoner by the Japanese In 1941. I have just downloaded the application forms for their MEDALS from the Worstershire medal service Ltd. At the bottom of the form one reads...PRICES SUBJECT TO POSTAGE & PACKING & VAT. Why did I think they had already paid ?
Marjorie May - Ayrshire Scotland

26 February 2013

I was 3 months old when my father Flight sergeant H H Maginn (rear gunner) was killed 11/9/42,I would be proud to add this clasp to his medals.
Audrey Nolan - London

27 February 2013

My uncle Pat was a navigator in Halifaxes and died during a raid on Cologne. His wife died recently but all his militaria was lost in a fire shortly before her death. His son in Vancouver will no doubt request the clasp but should there not be a proper campaign medal for a conflict in which some 55,000 allied aircrew gave their lives?
Mike Morrow - Pinner

27 February 2013

My poor old Dad went to his grave not having been recognised by the country he fought for, having flown 30 missions with 106 Squadron.
I had to apply for his medals on his behalf, to wear at the opening ceremony of the Bomber Command Memorial.
I will apply for the clasp and will wear it with pride.
Our politicians should be ashamed of themselves, that it took so long to recognise these brave men and women, we owe our freedom to.
God bless them all.
Don Hodge - London

27 February 2013

still no campaign medal, just a mean and grudging clasp. This is too little too late as there can't be all that many of us left alive
Beaumont formerly Doble - london

27 February 2013

My father flew many missions in Wellington bombers. I have his log books to prove it. He was a staunch supported or Harris and believed to his dying day that Harris and Bomber Command had been very badly treated after the war.
Nick Welford - Stamford

27 February 2013

I wish my Dad was here to see this acknowledgement of the terrible conditions the Arctic convoy crew endured.
About time.
Deborah Francis

27 February 2013

my darling dad was killed on 20th december 1942 when his lancaster collided with another on take of both crews lost there lives all young volenteers my family and i attend the opening last year and i have met harry irons ,dad was harry brooks ,and harry has become a good friend thay were in 9 sqwadron ,i would love to recive AN ARCTIC STAR it would be a great honer ,so sorry about spelling .pamela x
pamela tickner - gillingham

27 February 2013

My uncle Peter Zolty flew in Bomber Command as a navigator. It is amazing as they flew only a few missions but what a worthy commemoration. He is nearly 91 & I'm glad he is still alive to receive this

Gill Glass - Solihull

27 February 2013

Is this in addition to the Air Crew Europe Star which my father in law won?
Bob - Derby.

27 February 2013

Although this is too late for our beloved veterans many of whom lost their lives in the icy arctic water while other passed away over the years. My thanks go out to those stalwart veterans who have fought so hard for the efforts of these brave men to be recognised. I am sure the medals will be treasured by the nearest and dearest of all those brave young men. Luckily for me my husband survived the arctic convoys, but I would have loved for him to have had this medal to add to the others he was awarded before he died as he served his country from 1940 until 1963 in many strife torn areas.
Rita Gathercole - Portsmouth

27 February 2013

My Grandfather completed 56 ops only to be shunned for what he did, he died in 1970 aged 49 so never knew years later how highly his children and grandchildren regard him for what he did for us, the family will be pleased to receive his clasp and it to be handed down to the future generations, thanks from all of us Granddad
Colin Glendinning - Bedfordshire

27 February 2013

My brother-in-law who passed away about eight years ago was one of the Free French servicemen, I am almost sure he served in the British Navy on the Arctic Convoys, his ship was Alynbank. His eldest son has asked me to make enquiries as to his eligibility to the Arctic Star medal. i believe he served under the name of Robert Robinson. He was a remarkable man and it would give me great satisfaction if i could help his family to receive the medal.
John Saunders - Chichester UK

27 February 2013

Can we be clear; will a cook that never left UK but was in bomber command also get the clasp? If so then applying is a bit of a waste of time.

My dad flew 30ops 51Sq and never bothered claiming his medals until us kids nagged him to. He did feel he was due the aircrew europe star; but the bureaucracy did not. I think just about anyone got the france germany medal.

he died in 2006 - completely indifferent to it all.
simon harris - london

28 February 2013

My father is nearly 91 years of age and in poor health. He served on the King George V taking part in the North Atlantic convoy runs. He doesn't really speak about what happened during that time of his life as I. What he does speak about is how much the Russian people and government seem more appreciative of the actions and sacrifices made by our Merchant Navy and Royal Navy personnel to supply the Russians during the Second World War. He has received two medals from the Russian Government in recognition of his service and was very grateful and proud to have received them. It does beg the question though. Why has it taken so long for his own country to recognise what he, and thousands like him, did to ensure this country's freedom? I just thank God that he is still alive to have seen that his efforts have now been recognised and that he will live long enough to actually receive the medal. God bless all those who are no longer here to receive a well deserved and long overdue honour.
John Ward

28 February 2013

A result at last.It is about time these brave men were recognised.
FrankHolden.-Totpoint - Cornwall

28 February 2013

A late but welcome award. My father flew 34 missions with 144 Sqn and later with pathfinders. Sadly he died some time ago but would have been delighted at the recognition.
Chris Edwards - Gloucester

28 February 2013

I thought the Bomber Command clasp would be for all who served in Bomber Command. Aircrew already have the Aircrew Europe Star. The Ground crews 'also served' as in any other campaign. Not every serviceman is in the 'Front Line' but no aircraft took off without the support staff, engineers, armourers and other technicians, controllers, WAAFs, medics and cooks.
Tony Sheehan - Poole, Dorset

28 February 2013

Long overdue! These brave young men were heroes to this country but politicians never publicly rcognised this for fear of thier own political status. Shame on them all! Our brother was one of the 55,000 lost in the war.
Doug Pratt - Oxford

28 February 2013

At last,all be it late,and about time the 'Bomber Boys' have finally got the recognition for the job they did night after night. Sadly for some it has come too late.
'LEST WE FORGET'
Phil Darling - Lincoln

01 March 2013

Long Overdue! but I shall be applying for my uncle's Sgt N,M Harrison, 76 Squadron Air Gunner killed age 19.

Mike Harrison - Nottingham
Michael harrison - Nottingham

01 March 2013

Very poor service to our Service men and women. And so difficult to find out how to apply - remember HMG these guys are in their 80s & 90's - poor show MOD
M Millen - England

01 March 2013

My Dad was in 101 Squadron and did his 30 trips in 1944. He never wore his campaign medals, indeed he did not know where they were. Anyway, he died last year, the best and kindest man I ever knew. This clasp is too little too late.
G. McAteer - Brighton

01 March 2013

Sadly my father passed away in 1972, at an early age of 52 having survived the war. He was the CPO on HMS Jason J99 a Halcyon Class mine sweeper. On 15th February 1943 sailed for Murmansk as part of the ocean escort to JW53. HMS Jason remained on duty in North Russia until 1st November 1943 returning with RA54A.
Mark Bacchus - Arundel West Sussex

01 March 2013

Disgracefully long overdue.
Pity they did not have the courage, as shown by aircrew,
to issue a Bomber Command Medal.
Michael Williams.
Michael Williams - Bridgwater, Somerset

02 March 2013

Such a shame it took so long - my mother felt that my dad's contribution to the war went unrecognised afterwards and sadly did not live to see either the Bomber Command memorial or this award. My dad served in 101 squadron, many of his contemporaries did not survive and he died in 1991.
Jane Tarry - East Sussex

02 March 2013

My father Samuel Bell Fryer although young at the time was part of the arctic convoys on the Destroyer HMS Savage. He sadly passed away on the 2nd February 1976 aged 50 when my sister and I were both young and our mother has since passed away in 2007. My sister and I are so proud of our Dad and are pleased to see that his and others like him are now having their contribution to the war effort recognised at long last. As next of kin I will do by best to obtain his well deserved Arctic Star.
Lesley Robertson & Christine Craig - Nottingham & Australia

03 March 2013

better late than never, at last with the bomber command memorial and the clasp those extremely brave lads have got the tribute they so justly deserve, should have been a full medal though not just a clasp.
You can argue the ethics of the bombing campaign until the cows come home but it was a very neccesary part of the defeat of nazi germany and for the government to turn their back on the airman who they had given the task was an absolute disgrace.I hope the survivng vets and the families of those who have died feel that the bravery and sacrifice of these men has now been recognised officially.In my mind there was never any doubt that all of the men and women who fought for our freedom are and always will be heros.
clive talbot - london

03 March 2013

Full marks for the people who first considered that these awards should at last be recognised. How sad they are too late for those who did survive the war, but are now deceased, and cannot receive them personally and wear them with pride.
I was on operations with 149 Squadron, before being transferred to 15 Squadron, and still clearly recall those empty chairs and empty tables, and missing the jokes,laughter and conversations of colleagues whom I realised I might never see again.
I recall flying over convoys of our ships and wishing them safe voyages.
Along with members of my family I was fortunate to attend the unveiling of the very well organised unveiling of the Bomber Command Memorial on the 28th. June 2012, by Her Majesty The Queen, in the presence of other members of The Royal Family, and veterans from aroung the World. Along with my family we said a prayer for 55,000 who lost their lives in the service of Bomber Command.
My prayers also go out to all those who lost their lives on those Arctic convoys. They also did a great service to this country which we should never ever forget.
John Meller - Ogmore By Sea, Bridgend, Mid Glamorgan

03 March 2013

My father is still alive; he was an Acting Able Seaman serving on HMS Denbigh Castle that was sunk in Kola Inlet just after midnight on Friday 13th February 1945 and can still recount vividly the period after U 992 torpedoed them, and as he and others awaited transfer to the Russian tug; he was fortunate to have just gone on watch and left the the mess deck where the torpedo hit killing 11 (says the general record) but 13 he says was general news aboard ship after the tragedy. He returned aboard the carrier Narana to UK, the joined HMS Indefatiguable to the Far East thence HMS Newfoundland.
John Heptonstall - Leeds, UK

05 March 2013

I Would be PROUD Have my Father's medals !
David Venn - Surrey

09 March 2013

my father edward thomas oakley was on hms trinidad on the arctic convoys,he said very little about it exept that it was freezing and terafying i just wish i had talked to him more about it as he really went through it and deserves this medal, my mum said he changed when he came back and now i se why he died in 1989 his service no wasKX76384 thank you dad
robert john oakley - plymouth uk

09 March 2013

so pleased that the bravery of my father Henry Ryan and all the others has been recognised.he was on hms eskimo on russian convoy.conditions so awful. hard to imagine.love you dad.RIP x
carolyn sheldrick nee ryan - long eaton nottm

10 March 2013

Dear Sir. I saw the news item re The Arctic Star Medal and applied on line on behalf of my decieced Father. I do not know if it was received as I got no reply. So do not know if I shall recieve the medal, when it is being given out. Yours Sincerely.

Mr stuart Sugden
Stuart Sugden - HALIFAX.WEST YORKSHIRE

11 March 2013

This is 70 years too late - My father served (on Flower class Covette, HMS Poppy and others) on Artic, Atlantic, Meditterranean and South Africa convoys throughout 39-45, but died aged 80 in 2001.
All too little too late for all the thousands of RNVR, RN and Merchant Men whose service (and deaths) have never had the respect they deserved!!!!!
Malcolm Collins - Peterborough

12 March 2013

Sadly, like the families of so many brave men, this announcement is much too late for my father who died in 1993. he was only 75 when he died - and I'm convinced the physical and mental hardships he endured at Dunkirk & then on Arctic Convoys took their toll on him in later life. He commanded HMS Launceston Castle and I shall do my best as next of kin to obtain his well deserved Arctic Star. He was very touched and proud that the Russian people had troubled to present him with his 40th Anniversary Medal of the Russian Convoys, and at least he lived to see that. What a shame the UK have taken until now to honour these brave men

Jenny Burley - St Albans

13 March 2013

How shamafully our officials and politicians have dragged their feet over this issue! My father was awarded a medal by the grateful Russians in Murmansk in the 1980s. He would have been so proud now ...
Iain Rutherford (War baby) - Durham, England

13 March 2013

Have applied on behalf of my mother but no reply?
Mrs S.Watkin - Watford Herts

14 March 2013

This clasp is so long overdue. My uncle F/O F. R. G. A. Higgins DFC served as a rear gunner on 97 Sqdn 57 Sqdn and 630 Sqdn. If he were alive today he would be very pleased that everything they went through on all those operations was worth a small metal clasp.
Roy Kirk - Gilberdyke

18 March 2013

My father Alfred EVANS was a Royal Marine who served on HMS Jamaica during the Russion convoys. He was one of the lucky ones who survived. Over the years he told us all about the terrible conditions they encountered. Dad passed away three years ago and along with many other comrades will not be here to receive the medal that has finally been awarded. One of his best friends fought tirelessly for this medal but sadly he too has passed away.
I'm very sad to think that these men will not be here to finally receive the recognition from the British Government that they justly deserved. REST IN PEACE DAD AND ALL YOUR MATES.
Ann Thorne - Plymouth

19 March 2013

Bomber Command crews had the highest proportional loss of life than any other fighting arm during World War Two. A political decision continues to determine that their sacrifice was not worthy of their country' s medal. They were simply carrying out orders and are worthy of full and appropriate recognition like their comrades in the Armed Forces who were awarded medals for active service. The Bomber Command Memorial was an overdue start; our politicians should now finish the job by recognising that these men performed over and above the level which results in some of the awards in today's Honours and Awards system.
E. J. Walton - Wetherby

19 March 2013

I know my friend Gerald Dixon was on Russian convoys when in the Navy. I wonder if he or any of his family are still alive.

Mr J.Stocker
Age 92.
J.Stocker - Bracknell England

21 March 2013

My father was in the Royal Navy from 1938-1960. He was on the HMS Suffolk when it encounterd the Bismark. He recieved many campain medals and was awarded the MBE. Just before he died he did get the Russian Convoy medal, i am so proud of my dad this- is long overdue.

Jan - Wolverhampton

21 March 2013

As the former chairman of the Federation of Plymouth & District Ex Servicemen & Women Associated I am delighted that this award has finally recognized and granted by MOD after a long battle. The former members of the Arctic Convoys can rest in peace now
Cllr Tom Browne - Plymouth City Councillor

22 March 2013

My father Flying Officer J.W.Lynes was the navigator on Lancaster ED347 attached to 9 Squadron which was shot down over Holland on 29th Dec 1942 killing all her crew. Although I shall be applying for this clasp,I feel that it is still not quite going the full mile when recognising these young men's bravery - a proper campaign medal would have been more appropriate. But sadly the whole episode still seems dogged by politics!
Elizabeth Stuart-Lyon - Malmesbury, England

23 March 2013

excellent if 70 yrs late,but what about recognising ground crews without whom the bomberoffensive could never have got off the ground?also what about the AA gunners?
Clive Brown - Mill Hill NW7

24 March 2013

My father was eligible for the Rusian 40th Anniversary Arctic Medal because he was still alive at the time, but did not get it, can't be claimed now because he has since died!
Very pleased that he will now be eligible for the Arctic Star.
B Coe - Devon

24 March 2013

My father was eligible for the Rusian 40th Anniversary Arctic Medal because he was still alive at the time, but did not get it, can't be claimed now because he has since died!
Very pleased that he will now be eligible for the Arctic Star.
B Coe - Devon

24 March 2013

Sadly 4 years too late for my father George Fuller who served on destroyer HMS Milne (amongst others - Skipjack, Vivien etc)on the Artic Convoys
Anita Bowker - Stockport

26 March 2013

My Dad Edwin William Lee served in the merchant navy and was part of the mine sweeping convoys in the freezing North Atlantic Sea. He spoke of many near to death experiences on the many crossings. He was so brave(although he never considered himself to be)and was SO PROUD to serve his country. He sadly passed away 11 months ago - and so now will never know that his efforts and bravery have been reconignised (at last!) -his wife - my Mum - is thankfully still alive and I am sure will be delighted and honoured to recieve this medal on his behalf - and I hoping that it be dealt with swiftly - as I would hate for her to miss out as well! God Bless all the brave men and women who have served and are still serving this country. Trish Daniels
trish daniels - Swindon Wilts England

28 March 2013

Its a shame a lot are not here to receive or witness this , but better late than never . So much controversy over the acts of bomber command but we all know the war would have dragged on for years longer without and maybe the outcome would have been different. The casualty rate was so high not many other theatres of war came close to the bomber boy. My fathers cousin , Sergeant JOHN CHAPMAN STONES Air gunner 76 squadron Halifax bomber. him and crew died 20th January 1944 bombing Berlin . buried in Berlin cemetery. sacrifice and bravery will never be forgotten.
Jonathan Turner - Coventry , England

28 March 2013

Its a shame a lot are not here to receive or witness this , but better late than never . So much controversy over the acts of bomber command but we all know the war would have dragged on for years longer without and maybe the outcome would have been different. The casualty rate was so high not many other theatres of war came close to the bomber boy. My fathers cousin , Sergeant JOHN CHAPMAN STONES Air gunner 76 squadron Halifax bomber. him and crew died 20th January 1944 bombing Berlin . buried in Berlin cemetery. sacrifice and bravery will never be forgotten.
Jonathan Turner - Coventry , England

30 March 2013

My father was killed on the 20th Dec 1942 (J.W.Lynes, ED347) not the 29th!I clearly hit the wrong key and felt that I should make this correction!
Elizabeth Stuart-Lyon - Malmesbury

30 March 2013

My dad served on Corvette Flower Class HMS Poppy. Sadly he passed away in 2005, leaving this world as bravely as when he served alongside all the other young men in the freezing conditions on the Atlantic Convoys. On Easter Sunday I will be filling in the form with my mum. The medal will be passed down with pride to his great grandson along with all his other memories and diaries written in during his time in service.
June Murray (Morrish) - Chatham

06 April 2013

About time. If Churchill thought "bomber Harris" was so awful why didn't Churchill sack him? Deep down Churchill must have thought Harris was doing a good job. Well done bomber command and crews you saved a lot of allied lives.
DAVE - Wrexham

06 April 2013

My mother wants to apply for the Arctic Convoy MEDAL on behalf of my late father who was on one of the rescue ships Zaafaran on PQ17. However I note the application refers to the Arctic Star, another thing altogether. Why is this. How can she apply for the Arctic Medal (which has already been given to survivors)?
Mrs J Sansom - Eastbourne

10 April 2013

My Darling Dad was on HMS WALKER in the Arctic Convoy .. his captain was Captain Donald Macintyre ..my Dad died 31 years ago had he lived he would be 100 this June am I entitled to apply for his medal .. please can you let me know.
Angela Lodge - UK

12 April 2013

I applied immediately the clasp was announced but still have heard nothing. this seems like most of Mr Camerons urgency
E Beaumont Formerly Doble - Sidcup

13 April 2013

My Dad, George Kenneth Robinson now 86 years,was on his first ship as junior Radio officer sailing in an Arctic convoy when they broke down in the White Sea! Towed by an ice breaker into Arcangel repaired and with temporary propellor and extra men to stoke set sail to continue to Murmansk .At change of each watch the ship would fall back in the convoy .It was the midnight watch and they had fallen back as the power dropped .Another ship now in the position they should have been in was then sadly torpedoed and blown up! My Father was a teenager and away from late December 1943 to May9th 1944 on this convoy before arriving in Scotland . It was only a week ago that Dad told me this;he has never talked about his experiences before.
As a family we are so proud of him! Now awaiting news of the Arctic medal which we applied for last week.
Veronica Jones ( daughter)Ken Robinson Radio Officer Merchant Navy - Kent/ Gloucestershire

13 April 2013

I think it isabsolutely disgusting that Veterens of Bomber Command are only to receive a 'clasp',whereas Arctic Convoy Veterens will receive a Medal.I really do believe that H M the Queen should assert some majesterial initiative and insist that these ageing 'Heroes' be recognised for their sacrifices.. wake up Britain, recognise heroism and patriotism,or is this only recognised when directed in an upwards direction.
we are here today due to the sacrifices made by these young men,Britain should be ashamed.
Roger Hatcher - Redditch, Worcestershire

01 May 2013

I am pleased that the veterans are at last to be honoured. My 87 year old father has been told it will be months before the medal is sent to him. The government made sure some veterans received their medal in time to be presented at Downing Street in February. Why the delay for the others!!!!
Barbara . Hayling Island - UK

11 May 2013

My Dad was on the HMS Honeysuckle on the arctic convoys. Sadly he died in 1979,he would have been happy that they were being recognised for such hazzardous journeys.
Doug - Galashiels- scotland

13 May 2013

I tried ringing the phone number given above to make enquiries , all I got was an animated reply which told me nothing and left me where I was in the first place
B Allen - Builth wells

14 May 2013

My dad was on the artic convoys he will always be my hero, shame he will not see his medal as he died in January 2012.
Keith Dixon. - Newcastle on Tyne

16 May 2013

have photos of when my brother-in-law served on the russian convoys,horrendous to say the least. very late for this recognition of what these brave men did.
mrs j hurst - st helens

18 May 2013

my dad waited nearly 70 years for his medal and had it for 1 week before he died he never got to wear it,he loved wearing his medals and this was far too late for him and many others.what a wicked way to treat our heros.....
vivien burden - southampton

19 May 2013

sir, with respect i applied sometime ago for my deceased father medal to date heard nothing now 60 years late, i am 79 years son who waited 30 years for my suez medal i guess now it is unlikely my father atlantic medal will ever be placed with all his other awards with the royal navy at plymouth, sir.
g longman son - bridport uk

19 May 2013

Disgraceful that no Bomber Command medal was/is issued given their losses over the entire war. A clasp is inadequate.
Richard Fuller - Brirol

20 May 2013

Why has my application been ignored for a Bomber command clasp on behalf of my father ? I have submitted a form with full information and copies of all relevant documents, flight logs etc but my letter has not even been acknowledged.
Mike Grundy - Cheshire