Sword of Honour for Lord Gort

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
44/30
Date Released
13 Apr 1944
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1They’re off - Flat Racing Season Opens
  2. 2Sword of Honour for Lord Gort
  3. 3Air Battles over Europe

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 3
Summary
Lord Gort’s car is towed through the village of Zebbug to a presentation to be made to him in appreciation of his sterling qualities shown during the siege of Malta. The gift is a Sword of Honour.
Keywords
Politics and government; Awards and honours
Locations
Malta; Zebbug
Length of story (in feet)
98
Story extras:
Film clip
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Notes
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