| DINAH YALIFOD DECORATED WITH CROSS OF LEGION African Soldier Receives French Honors | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5140 | |
| Catalog #: | 366620 | |
| Clip Number: | 366620-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 126 I | |
| Timecode: | 01:45:08 - 01:45:35 | |
| Location: | Paris, France | |
| Year Shot: | 1917 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Honors, Military LOCATIONS/EUROPE: France, Paris MILITARY: Army, French WORLD WAR ONE, MILITARY: Decorations | |
| Description: | World War One; honors. African soldier receives French military honors. Dinah Yalifod (from Pathe's notes) decorated with Cross of the Legion -- the Croix de la Legion d'Honneur. CU side view African soldier in French uniform; in a row of other soldiers; all white men. French general touches the soldier's shoulders with his sword; pins medal on him; shakes hands. CU Dinah Yalifod (?) stands facing camera; other soldiers in BG. Decoration. Colonial. | |
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