This British veteran, kicked out of the RAF for being gay, can proudly sport his medal again
The British military is allowing former service members who were stripped of medals because of their sexual orientation to apply to have them restored more than two decades after Britain lifted its ban on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender service personnel.
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Posted: Feb 17, 2021 6:15 PM ET | Last Updated: February 17
Carl Austin-Behan is a Royal Air Force veteran who was awarded a bravery medal as well as a commendation from the Queen, but was suspended from duty in 1997 for being gay. (Submitted by Carl Austin-Behan)
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