| 18-YEAR-OLD HERO PRIVATE CHAFER VC Pvt. Chafer aged 18 wins Victoria Cross for delivering messages under fire while seriously wounded. | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5110 | |
| Catalog #: | 365568 | |
| Clip Number: | 365568-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 34 E | |
| Timecode: | 01:28:41 - 01:29:41 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1916 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | BEHAVIOR, HUMAN: Hero CEREMONIES: Honors, Military, Victoria Cross LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England WORLD WAR ONE, MILITARY: Homecoming | |
| Description: | World War One. Pvt. Chafer; 18; wins Victoria Cross for delivering messages under fire while seriously wounded. Homecoming scene: mother standing outside family home; by steps; Pvt. C. comes out of house & down steps; walking with cane; accompanied by another young man (teenage brother?). Alone; he walks a few steps into front yard; sits down in a wicker chair; crosses his legs; opens newspaper; smiling. Just the picture of rest & relaxation. Leisure. Major change of scene: GV from raised position looking over courtyard in front of huge cathedral. A very formal procession coming out doors. Pomp; ritual; ceremony and all that. Decorations. | |
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