Troops In Camp - Far East 1914-1918

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Troops in Camp in Far East.

Very light shots of soldiers in pith helmets packing up their kit bags beside a tent. We then see just one soldier packing while others stand around him. An officer comes up and shakes hands with the packing soldier. Group of soldiers pose for camera.

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Cataloguer:
Sarah
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Silent
Media URN:
71259
Sort Number:
ON 010 C
Time in/Out:
01:50:52:00 / 01:51:35:00
Canister:
ON 010 C
Film ID:
1848.46
Issue Date:
1914 - 1918

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