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COLONEL CARNE VC -
Now, another investiture at Buckingham Palace, at which Lieutenant-Colonel Carne received the VC and the DSO. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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PALACE INVESTITURE FOR NOTED SPORTSMEN
Among the many people attending the Investiture at Buckingham Palace, were Sir Jack Hobbs and Sir Gordon Richards, whose Knighthoods were announced in the Coronation Honours list. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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GEORGE MEDAL FOR US AIRMAN
At the Home Office, the George Medal was presented to US Airman Reis Leming by Sir David Maxwell Fyfe, the Home Secretary, on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen. The medal was awarded to him for his gallant conduct during the recent East...
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PRINCE PHILIP AND CADETS -
His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh went to Devonport to present prizes to the Naval Cadets there. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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COLONEL CARNE HONOURED -
At Prince's Gate, London, awards were bestowed by the American Ambassador, Mr Winthrop Aldrich. The Duke of Gloucester was there and saw the presentation of the DSC to Colonel Carne. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical...
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USA - GREEK ROYAL TOUR
New York gave King Paul and Queen Frederika a very hearty welcome when they went to the City Hall for the Official reception by Mayor Impelliteri. Their Majesties also visited the Naval Academy at Annapolis. Disclaimer: British Movietone...
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NANGA PARBAT CONQUERED
Nanga Parbat - the eighth highest mountain in the world has been climbed at last, by the Austro-German Expedition. When the climbers reached Karachi, they were decorated by Mr Ghulam Mohammad, the Governor-General. Disclaimer: British...
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THE QUEEN IN WELLINGTON
The Queen and the Duke received a great ovation when they arrived at Wellington. One royal engagement was an Investiture, the Queen bestowed a Knighthood on Sir Harold Barrowclough, Chief Justice of New Zealand. It was earlier in the day...
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Jubilee: ® Description by Eric Dunstan
Another Empire tribute comes from Kenya. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not...
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SOVIET HONOURS SERVICE CHIEFS -
In London, the Soviet Ambassador recently presented medals to Sir John Tovey, Sir Arthur Harris and Sir Alan Brooke. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata...
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GALLANTRY REWARDED -
The Red Fort near Delhi is the scene for the presentation of two more VC's. The widow of Company Havildar-Major Chhelu Ram received his medal from the Viceroy. The other recipient was Jamadar Gajer Ghale of the 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles....
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PRINCE PHILIP WITH COASTAL COMMAND
The Duke of Edinburgh recently visited the Coastal Command Station at St. Eval, Cornwall. He inspected many types of aircraft and later saw a fly-past by aircraft of the station. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection....
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CAPTAIN CARLSEN & THE ""FLYING ENTERPRISE""
Enthusiastic crowds gathered at the Danish Club in London to see Captain Carlsen arrive for the reception held there in his honour. He was greeted by the Danish Ambassador, Count Reventlow, who presented his with the Officers' Cross of...
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THE DUCHESS IN CARDIFF -
The Duchess of Kent, as Lady Superintendent for Wales, attends a St. John's Ambulance Corps. Investiture. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the...
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BRITISH EMPIRE GAMES
The finish of the Empire Games. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical accuracy and do not represent the...
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MEDAL FOR MONTY
At a ceremonial parade in Paris, Marshal Juin awarded the Medaille Militaire to Field Marshal Lord Montgomery. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of...
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GARTER CEREMONY
The procession of Knights Companions of the Most Noble Order of the Garter made its way from Windsor Castle; the Queen Mother with the Duke of Gloucester, Her Majesty the Queen, Sovereign of the Order, with Prince Philip. Sir Winston...
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ALGERIAN SABOTAGE
At Laghouat in Algeria, a power station is ablaze, following an explosion that completely wrecked the plant. This latest outrage marks the long struggle against rebellion in North Africa. Next day, the anniversary of Bastille Day was...
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SIR WINSTON HONOURED
Sir Winston Churchill arrived at Le Bourget from Nice, and was greeted by Sir Gladwyn Jebb (British Ambassador in France). At the Hotel Matignon, he met General de Gaulle who decorated Sir Winston with the Cross of the Liberations, a...
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PRESIDENT DE GAULLE
At the Elysee Palace, General de Gaulle took over from Monsieur Coty. It was a simple ceremony, which included the presentation (by General Catroux) of the gold collar of the Order to de Gaulle. The new President then made a speech....
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RAF OFFENSIVE -
Squadron Leader Nettleton, leader of the Augsburg Raid, talks of the Raid and the Lancaster Bombers which were used. It was a daring daylight raid and resulted in a number of awards. Squadron Leader Nettleton received the VC, Flt Lt...
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RUSSIAN HONOURS RAF PILOTS -
In London Mr Maisky presented the Order of Lenin to RAF men who had fought in Russia. The first to receive the Order was Wing Commander Ramsbottom Isherwood, followed by Squadron Leader Rook, Squadron Leader Miller and Pilot Officer Haw....
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HONOUR FOR FILM MAKER
Darryl Zanuck, the first American film maker to receive the highest honour France can award in the field of Culture. While in Paris, he meets Rex Harrison - cultivating a youthful appearance for his role in a new Fox picture. Definitely...
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GEORGE CROSS FOR NATIVE TRACKER
Mr Malcolm MacDonald visits Sarawak. Governor presents George Cross. Disclaimer: British Movietone is an historical collection. Any views and expressions within either the video or metadata of the collection are reproduced for historical...