News briefs - first Indian V.C. of the war, King George of Greece, and Czech air force.
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- Film ID:
- 1121.15
- Media URN:
- 39061
- Group:
- Pathe newsreels
- Archive:
- British Pathé
- Issue Date:
- 21/07/1941
- Sound:
- sound
- HD Format:
- Available on request
- Stock:
- Black & White
- Duration:
- 00:01:32:00
- Time in/Out:
- 01:24:22:00 / 01:25:54:00
- Canister:
- 41/58
jamied says
The first Indian recipient of a VC in WWII seen here is Second Lieutenant Premindra Singh Bhagat.
Details of the actions for which he was awarded the Victoria Cross can be found here....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Premind
ra_Singh_Bhagat