Ridgway In Normandy 1952

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General Matthew Ridgway in Normandy for D-day commemoration. France.

Various good shots of graves in war cemetery. Various shots party walking through cemetery towards camera. LS Ridgway looking at grave. MS service by grave. LS Ridgway laying wreath....

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Cataloguer:
Emma
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
69968
Sort Number:
UN 2446 D
Time in/Out:
01:06:20:00 / 01:08:24:00
Canister:
UN 2446 D
Film ID:
2599.03
Issue Date:
1952

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