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Radio Manchester,2 mins
Three medals for 100 year old Wythenshawe veteran
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A Royal Navy veteran from Wythenshawe has received three medals for his service in the North Atlantic during World War Two. Bob Booth is 100 years-old and lives in Baguley. He was recognised for helping to keep the shipping lanes open, despite the constant risk of being torpedoed by German U-boats. ÃÛÑ¿´«Ã½ Radio Manchester's Richard Stead reports.
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