War veteran gets his medals after 55 years
A Canadian Second World War veteran has finally received his medals, 55 years late.
Norman Ryan was awarded the War Medal and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal after enlisting in the air force in 1942.
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Norman Ryan was awarded the War Medal and Canadian Volunteer Service Medal after enlisting in the air force in 1942.
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