| DUKE OF CONNAUGHT DECORATES NEXT OF KIN Medals of Fallen Heroes Given to Survivors | ||
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| Tape Master: | 5130 | |
| Catalog #: | 366309 | |
| Clip Number: | 366309-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 94 L | |
| Timecode: | 01:21:57 - 01:22:47 | |
| Location: | England | |
| Year Shot: | 1918 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Honors, Military LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England ROYALTY: British, Prince Arthur (Duke of Connaught) WORLD WAR ONE, MILITARY: Decorations | |
| Description: | World War One; casualties; honors. The Duke of Connaught gives decorations to next-of-kin of fallen soldiers. Duke and other officers approach. Duke standing at table; with some widows standing before him; and a line of guards at the side. CU profile Duke shaking hand of widow in uniform; wearing a black veil with it. CU another widow; dressed in full mourning with long black dress; black hat; black veil; and carrying a baby -- very tragic. Duke gives her a box with the medal in it; shakes her hand; she curtsies. A cute little boy comes up with his mum to receive decoration of his dead father. Duke hands her the medal; then shakes hands with the boy and talks to him; the boy salutes bravely. Next; another widow and another; smaller child -- the Duke is bending down to pin the medal on the tiny kid. This is sad. grief; ceremony; royalty; tradition; children. | |
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