| VICEROY PRESENTS VCs Two soldiers receive the Victoria Cross in Delhi, one posthumously. | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5594 |
| Catalog #: | 273597 | |
| Clip Number: | 273597-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 44/10 | |
| Timecode: | ||
| Location: | Delhi, India | |
| Year Shot: | 1944 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | CEREMONIES: Honors, Military, Victoria Cross | |
| Description: | VICEROY PRESENTS VCs Two soldiers receive the Victoria Cross in Delhi, one posthumously. Delhi, India. L/S of a crowd seated outside Red Fort New Delhi. Various shots of British and Indian troops on parade. M/S as Lord Archibald Wavell presents the widow of Company Havildar-Major Cheelu Ram with his posthumous Victoria Cross for conspicuous bravery. Her little boy is with her. Jemadar Gaje Chale of the 5th Royal Gurkha Rifles receives his Victoria Cross. Lord Wavell and VCs take salute at march past. | |
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