| GENERAL MAUNOURY | ||
|---|---|---|
| Tape Master: | 6257 | |
| Catalog #: | 369390 | |
| Clip Number: | 369390-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | ON 436 O | |
| Timecode: | 01:33:22 - 01:35:03 | |
| Location: | Chartres, France | |
| Year Shot: | 1919 (Estimated Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Military LOCATIONS/EUROPE: France MILITARY: Army, French WORLD WAR ONE, GENERAL: Memorials WORLD WAR ONE, MILITARY: Decorations WORLD WAR ONE, MILITARY: Veterans | |
| Description: | French Army General Michel Maunoury at various events; General Maunoury was badly wounded (blinded) in March 1915. Takes part in dedication ceremony for a war memorial at Chartres in 1919. Shot of French military & government VIPs walking down decorated street; General Maunoury assisted by President of the Chamber of Deputies Paul Deschanel (later Pres. of France). Another man escorts Gen. M. to platform; past photographers. MLS the 2 men on platform. MS Gen M. seated in tent; chatting w/ another old General (General d'Amade ?) General Maurice Sarrail & others standing in park. MS Gen. M.; helped by some officers; presents medal to elderly man (whose face is unfortunately not seen); Gen M making a little speech before giving the medal . Then he kisses him on the cheeks. An officer shakes hands w/ Gen. M. Next; General Maunoury at event for blind veterans; MS Maunoury in civilian clothing poses w/ a woman (his wife ?) & a younger General ; sign on building behind them says (translated: "Union of Men Blinded in the War"); | |
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