His First Command 1940

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Description

Full title reads: "HIS FIRST COMMAND".

Location unknown.

Various shots of the submarine "Sunfish" and its Commander, Lieutenant Colvin as it rests in port after returning from a successful trip. 'Sunfish' is Lieutenant Colvin's first command.

(Mute & Track Negs.)

Data

Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
37690
Sort Number:
40/103
Time in/Out:
01:00:08:00 / 01:00:46:00
Canister:
40/103
Film ID:
1065.01
Issue Date:
23/12/1940

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  • "Lieutenant Colvin" is George Colvin.

    Colvin was later awarded a DSO in 1943, for sinking an Italian U-boat.

    jamied 9th Oct 2012

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