It has been in the news that, after many years of campaigning, Arctic Convoy and Bomer Command veterans will receive medals for their service during the Second World War.
There can be no doubt that the 250,000 men who will be receiving these medals in less than two weeks time showed courage and served their country with distinction during those perilous years.
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The British Government has announced that all wounded veterans will get the most advanced artificial limbs. This involves increasing funding by £6.5 million. A report by The Daily Telegraph, including an interview with Defence Secretary Phillip Hammond, can be found here.
This film from the British Pathé archive shows artificial limbs of the past. In the footage, First World War amputees practice with their new prosthetics.
Two additional related clips of interest are:
An Efficient Substitute (1916) – A veteran who has had an amputation has an artificial leg fitted.
Making Artificial Limbs (1914) – Various shots of artificial limbs being made in a primitive outdoor workshop.
British Pathé 
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