Major General Sir John Duncan 1927

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Item title reads: " Major General Sir John Duncan. Commanding "The Shagforce" - reviews the Cold-Stream Guards."

Shanghai, China

The Major stands as the troops march past to the left. C/U of his face, as he is wearing a light uniform. The troops are wearing shorts. They march past,...

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Cataloguer:
Margaret
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
33471
Sort Number:
G 1447
Time in/Out:
01:23:52:00 / 01:24:35:00
Canister:
G 1447
Film ID:
704.17
Issue Date:
03/11/1927

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