A veteran who sailed in the Arctic convoys during the Second World War has been remembered as "an inspiration and a true hero".

Frederick Thomson, known as Tom, died on February 13 at the age of 94.

He was behind the Arctic Convoy Remembrance campaign to commemorate those who fought in the Arctic convoys, which helped deliver supplies to Russia during the Second World War.

Mr Thomson was awarded the Russian Ushakov medal, by Russian attaché, Captain Oleg Kornienko, in November 2014 for his bravery as a signalman in the north Atlantic.

The convoy route was described by Sir Winston Churchill as “the worst journey in the world”.

Paying tribute to the veteran, who died in the Whittington Hospital, Enfield Southgate MP David Burrowes said: "Tom was an inspiration and a true hero. He and his fellow seamen braved the Arctic conditions and the dangers of German submarines and U-boats to deliver vital supplies to the Russian army.

“It was too long before he and other veterans got the recognition and medals they so richly deserved. I am pleased that at the remembrance events in Enfield, which he inspired me to initiate, he was able to formally receive both the Arctic Star and the Ushakov.

“We will continue in Enfield to remember him and his brave seamen colleagues who sacrificed so much for our freedoms."