A SECOND World War veteran described as 'a fantastic role model for young people' has died aged 91.
Ken Burkinshaw, who served in the Arctic seas, was just 16 when he served on board HMS Sheffield delivering much-needed resources to the Russian allies.
The former Chief Petty Officer received the Arctic Star Medal from the British government and the Ushakov Medal from the Russians as well as a number of other military honours.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday April 16 at 12.30pm at Grenoside Crematorium's North Chapel.
** The full story appears in the Barnsley Chronicle, dated April 3. **
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