The Immortal 51st 1946

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Thought to be Selected Originals from late 1940s material. 15/07/1946

France. A memorial service is held in France for men of the 51st Highland division.

L/S of French coast near St. Valery-en-Caux. M/S as a soldier of the 51st Highland division looks at graves of unknown British soldiers...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
60130
Sort Number:
UNSO 086 B
Time in/Out:
01:20:49:00 / 01:22:12:00
Canister:
UNSO Reel 086 B
Film ID:
1536.23
Issue Date:
15/07/1946

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