Ayrshire war hero awarded Provost’s Medal at 107 years old

Ayrshire war hero awarded Provost’s Medal at 107 years old

Harry Richardson, a bomber pilot during the Second World War, was presented with the Provost's Medal by Iain Campbell, Provost of South Ayrshire.

Prestigious Provost’s Medal awarded to 107-year-old war hero

A 107-year-old war hero is the latest recipient of the prestigious Provost’s Medal. Provost Iain Campbell presented the medal to Harry Richardson DFC in a ceremony on Friday 18 July in County Buildings, Ayr. The Provost's Medal recognises national or international achievement at the highest level for people who were born in, or are residents of, South Ayrshire. In the last 13 years, the medal has only been awarded on one other occasion. Local he…