A VETERAN from North Yorkshire has been presented with the Arctic Star to recognise his service on a Royal Navy cruiser escorting convoys to Russia during the Second World War.
Ron Herrington, 86, from Kirkby Malzeard, received his medal from Anthony Chisenhale-Marsh, deputy lieutenant of North Yorkshire, at a brief ceremony at the Crown Hotel, in Grewelthorpe.
It was organised by the local branch of the Royal British Legion.
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here