V.C. For An Orphan 1954

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Buckingham Palace, London.

SV Susan Curtis leaving the Palace with her two grannies. SCU Granny Curtis opening case, with Susan. CU Susan holding Victoria Cross. CU & SCU Susan holding doll. SCU track into CU of Susan - behind her on the left grandmother Hayes and on the right is grandmother...

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Cataloguer:
Sanja
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
29581
Sort Number:
54/052
Time in/Out:
01:27:32:00 / 01:28:15:00
Canister:
54/52
Film ID:
172.10
Issue Date:
07/08/1954

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  • Susan Curtis is seen here collecting the Victoria Cross awarded to her late father, Lieutenant Philip Curtis, for his actions in Korea.

    This investiture took place on 6 July 1954.

    Details of the action for which Lt Curtis was awarded the medal are here....

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philip_Curtis

    jamied 11th May 2012

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