Russian medal of honour for sailor’s bravery

Under constant threat of attack by German U-boats and aircraft, the craft also had to deal with severe cold, storms, and ice floes

The British Government created the Arctic Star in 2012 following a long campaign for the convoy veterans to be recognised.

Russia also wanted to honour the British Arctic Convoy veterans.

The Foreign Office last year made an exception to rules on foreign medals for Britishn servicemen and woman to allow Arctic Convoy veterans to be honoured with the Ushakov medal.