| THE OLD CONTEMPTIBLES War Veterans of the Old Contemptibles unveil memorial to t | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5449 |
| Catalog #: | 240886 | |
| Clip Number: | 240886-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 31/41 | |
| Timecode: | 01.24.42 - 01.26.44 | |
| Location: | Abney Park, London. | |
| Year Shot: | 1931 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Memorial LOCATIONS/EUROPE: UK, England, London MILITARY: Army, British MILITARY: Veterans | |
| Description: | “Abney Park, London. The Old Contemptibles of glorious memory - parade once again to honour memory of Capt. Danny, founder of their association.†Abney Park, London. War veterans - men of the Old Contemptibles Association gather around the grave of Captain Denny the founder of their organisation. They are attending a service in the Churchyard in his memory. A memorial stone is unveiled. As buglers play various flags are lifted up. Men of the Old Contemptibles march out of the Cemetery to the accompaniment of a military band. The men salute a dignitary as they march past. MS unidentified dignitary (he is the man who unveiled the memorial). | |
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