Vc Hero Private Ryder Returns Home 1916

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Private Robert Edward Ryder, VC, Middlesex Regiment, who single-handed stormed and captured and enemy trench - 1916.

Location of events unknown.

Shot of group of men; 2 soldiers and about 20 civilians walking up road toward camera; long building; trees in BG. CUs of some of men smiling...

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Cataloguer:
Cheri
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
sound
Media URN:
71411
Sort Number:
ON 035 E
Time in/Out:
01:39:46:00 / 01:40:03:00
Canister:
ON 035 E
Film ID:
1860.35
Issue Date:
1916

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0:010:020:030:04

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  • "Private Rider" is an incorrect spelling of this Victoria Cross recipient's name.

    He is actually Robert Edward Ryder. Details of the actions for which he was awarded the VC are here....

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

    jamied 12th May 2012
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  • Our apologies - thanks for pointing this out.

    British Pathé 21st Jun 2012
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