Us Citation For Royal Artillery 1953

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Unissued / unused material.

Citation for Royal Artillery gunners' action in Korean War, read by American Major Fisher-Hoch who commanded the company in action. Woolwich, London.

Various shots of parade ground, troops stand to attention in front of Major Fisher-Hoch on dais.

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Cataloguer:
Amelia
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
78727
Sort Number:
UN 2561 A
Time in/Out:
01:36:07:00 / 01:41:31:00
Canister:
UN 2561 A
Film ID:
2644.16
Issue Date:
1953

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