• Short Summary

    People in Hertogenbosch watch the unveiling of a memorial to the 53rd Welsh Division.

  • Description

    Hertogenbosch, Holland.

    GV. Cathedral. GV. Welsh Infantry memorial at Hertogenbosch. SV. British Ambassador, Sir Nevil Butler, Major General Batyan and Burgomaster Loef. LV. Major General Coleman walks forward to unveil memorial. SV. Coleman unveils memorial to 53rd Welsh Division. SV. Coleman steps back and salutes. SV. inscription on memorial. SCU. Dutch military officers saluting. SV. Ambassador lays wreath. LV. Last Post being played. SV. Welsh Fusiliers playing Last Post. CU. Welsh Fusilier looking on. SCU. A/S Cross of Memorial. GV. Ceremony.

    (Lav.) (Orig."H") (Tin 2.)

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  • Data

    Film ID:
    40.04
    Media URN:
    27652
    Group:
    Pathe newsreels
    Archive:
    British Pathé
    Issue Date:
    30/10/1952
    Sound:
    Sound
    HD Format:
    Available on request
    Stock:
    Black & White
    Duration:
    00:00:46:00
    Time in/Out:
    01:03:08:00 / 01:03:54:00
    Canister:
    52/88

Comments (1)

  1. Danaarchasie says

    What a lovely surprise . This short bit of filming has made mine and my Mums day as the man unveiling the memorial is my grandfather. Thank you

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