| THE LAST SALUTE The report on the funeral of Sir George Higginson at Marlow. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5359 |
| Catalog #: | 183596 | |
| Clip Number: | 183596-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | G 1370 | |
| Timecode: | 01:00:11 - 01:01:34 | |
| Location: | Marlow, Buckinghamshire | |
| Year Shot: | 1927 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | No | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FUNERALS: Military LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Funeral | |
| Description: | Passing of Sir George Higginson, oldest general in the British army. Marlow, Buckinghamshire M/S of a long line of soldiers wearing busbies, proceeding along the streets where the funeral procession is moving along. The funeral car passes. The coffin, covered by a Union Jack is carried into the church by pall bearers. It is then seen leaving the church at a slow pace, and moving along the side of the church. The line of soldiers can just be seen, beyond some trees in the cemetery, raising their guns and firing a last salute. | |
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