V.C.' S Mother Hears News Of Award To Her… 1952

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Altrincham, Greater Manchester, Cheshire.

LV. Moss Place, Altrincham (first 7 for super.) SV. Decorated home of Mrs Hannah Houghton.

SV. Mrs. Houghton washing up, watched by a neighbour Mrs. Aldred. Mrs Houghton is mother of Victoria Cross (VC gallantry medal) winner, Private William...

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Sound
Media URN:
25331
Sort Number:
52/002
Time in/Out:
01:19:43:00 / 01:20:22:00
Canister:
52/2
Film ID:
1.21
Issue Date:
03/01/1952

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