| GURKHA CENTENARY Gurkha troops in India are inspected by their Major and Brigadier. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5810 |
| Catalog #: | 144169 | |
| Clip Number: | 144169-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 58/44 | |
| Timecode: | 01:38:44 - 01:39:52 | |
| Location: | Dehra Dun, India. | |
| Year Shot: | 1958 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Military LOCATIONS/ASIA: India MILITARY: Army, Indian MILITARY: Officers | |
| Description: | GURKHA CENTENARY Gurkha troops in India are inspected by their Major and Brigadier. Dehra Dun, India. GV Major General Chopra and Brigadier Harrison inspecting lines of Gurkhas. CU Gurkha soldiers watching. SV Major Chopra and Brigadier TR Harrison (Commandant of 5th Royal Gurkha Regiment) inspecting troops. CU Gurkha. GV Men of 5th Gurkha Rifle Regiment marching. CU Major General Chopra speaking on dais. CU Brigadier Harrison watching. CU Medals on 87 year old Gurkha's chest. CU Major Chopra presenting big silver Khukri (Traditional Gurkha knives). CU Brigadier holding Khukri. SV Indian women watching ceremony. CU Brigadier presenting £1,000 silver cup to Major Chopra. CU Gurkha officers watching. SV Gurkha soldiers marching past raising a cloud of dust. | |
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