| LONGFORD MEMORIAL Ex-servicemen are present at unveiling of memorial cross | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5323 |
| Catalog #: | 242509 | |
| Clip Number: | 242509-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1222 | |
| Timecode: | 01:34:24 - 01:37:31 | |
| Location: | Longford, Ireland | |
| Year Shot: | 1925 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Memorial CEREMONIES: Unveiling LOCATIONS/EUROPE: Ireland (Eire) MILITARY: Veterans | |
| Description: | Longford memorial unveiled. Southern ex-servicemen pay tribute to their fallen comrades. Ireland. L/S as men carry a banner with a big cross on it, other veterans walk slowly behind. L/S of the parade, crowds stand at the side. M/S of the memorial covered by a Union Jack, it is pulled off to reveal a Celtic cross. L/S of the crowds, the camera pans across them. M/S of veterans lined up, M/S of a man making a speech from the platform and another one leaning on the side speaking to the crowds. M/S of men holding a banner saying 'Longford remembers its dead'. M/S as a man lays a wreath on the memorial and a little girl comes up with some flowers and puts them down. M/S of the girl and a boy holding up a big wreath for the camera. 'Two V.C.'s were present at the unveiling.' M/S of the two men with their medals on their chests talking and laughing. M/S of the memorial cross covered with wreaths, more are placed at the bottom. | |
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