President of Uzbekistan posthumously awards British couple for saving Uzbek soldier during World War II

President of Uzbekistan posthumously awarded the Dostlik (Friendship) Order to the British couple John and Phyliss Emily Le Breton for saving the life of Uzbek soldier Bokijon Akramov during World War II.

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Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has posthumously bestowed the Dostlik (Friendship) Order upon the British couple John and Phyliss Emily Le Breton. This honor recognizes

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