The Virgen del Carmen belonging to the fishermen’s Barrio de Los Marinos in Almuñécar will be awarded a medal from the Town Hall.
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Ricochets Don’t Count?
by Martin Myall •
When does a bullet wound received in the call of duty not merit the equivalent of a Purple Heart for a Guardia Civil officer? When it’s a ricochet, it seems.
Franco’s Lingering Presence
by Martin Myall •
In July 2020 the right-wing coalition governing Motril rejected a motion by the opposition to take back a municipal medal awarded to Franco.
Medal for Municipal Policeman
by Hugh MacArthur •
Nerja municipal policeman, Miguel Alberto García Fernández has received the police medal, Orden al Mérito de la Policía Local de Andalucía.
Motril, Franco and his Medal
by Martin Myall •
In the days of the Franco regime in Spain, Motril awarded a gold medal to the dictator. However, many have called for this honour to be withdrawn… now that you can’t be shot for doing so.
Royal British Legion
by RBL •
Recently it was announced that a long-overdue medal is going to be awarded to the men who served with the North Atlantic Convoy.