The Army's "G.O.M." AKA The Army's Gom 1933

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Full title reads: "Camberley. The Army's 'G.O.M.' Field Marshal HRH The Duke of Connaught - Grand old soldier still at 83 presents new colours to Cadets of the Royal Military College."

Camberley, Surrey.

Soldier cadets march forward carrying flags (colours). A military band plays 'Auld...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
6468
Sort Number:
33/047
Time in/Out:
01:00:08:00 / 01:02:28:00
Canister:
33/47
Film ID:
725.01
Issue Date:
12/06/1933

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