Veteran of Christmas Island awarded Nuclear Test Medal
A veteran of the Christmas Island nuclear weapons tests has been awarded a medal for his military service in the Pacific in the 1960s.
Source: hexham-courant.co.uk
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Johnny Payne, 'human minesweeper', or demolition diver, who cleared wartime ports of booby traps – obituary
‘I enjoyed my diving, although I had a lot of responsibility. It was a great time and great lads, and thinking back I miss them dearly’
Source: telegraph.co.uk
Thursday 8 December, Anniversary of the Battle of the Falkland Islands
Gilbert House, seat of the Falkland Islands Government elected Legislative Assembly has announced that the following program has been arranged for Thursday 8 December 2022 to commemorate the victory of the Naval engagements of 8th December 1914, on which day 6 British sailors lost their lives and a number of others died later from injuries received during the battle. 2,260 German sailors also lost their lives.
Source: mercopress.com
Former Angus Commando Bill's emotional Falklands return
Bill Muir was the Royal Marine who raised the Falkland Islands flag in Port Stanley at the end of the 1982 South Atlantic conflict.
Source: thecourier.co.uk
Held at gunpoint, harbouring spies and defying occupation – Falklands survivors recount their heroic tales from conflict
ARGENTINA'S brutal occupation of the Falkland Islands came to an end 40 years ago today – but for many, the scars of war remain ever-present. The l
Source: thesun.co.uk