WWII British War Hero: Albert 'Joe' Barnes
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2. WWII British War Hero: Albert 'Joe' Barnes
Joe Barnes was just a 14-year-old boy when he saved hundreds of British soldiers stranded on the beaches of Dunkirk in the Second World War. The 75-year-old former bus driver was awarded the Golden Hero Awards medal in London in recognition of his incredible bravery. Picture: PA