Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: First Army Commander Presents Medals

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
715A
Date Released
18 Feb 1943
Date submitted
12 Feb 1943
Date submitted
15 Feb 1943
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: A Princess Again
  2. 2Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Utility Prams
  3. 3Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Yanks Toughen Up
  4. 4Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Guadalcanal Cleaned Up
  5. 5Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Food for the Freed
  6. 6Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: First Army Commander Presents Medals
  7. 7Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell: Armoured Canadians on Parade

Story

Story No. within this Issue
6 / 7
Section Title
Movietone’s War Time News - Reported by Leslie Mitchell
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: 1st Army Commander Presents Medals B.321/A2. DESCRIPTION: The investiture recently held by General Anderson is a timely reminder of stout work done by units of the First Army during the past three months. SHOTLIST: Cut story - General Anderson walks past Guard of Honour. Anderson makes several awards (although named, no definite name is given to anybody as the dope sheet is rather vague), to various soldiers & officers. Several CUs of Anderson pinning medal to soldiers. Anderson passing Guard of Honour on leaving, these happen to be The Hampshire Regiment. CU of one shoulder showing name of regiment. Anderson walks through avenue of palms.
Keywords
Ceremonies; Military; Awards and honours
Locations
Tunisia
Footage sources
British Paramount
Card file number
43410
Credits:
Commentator
Leslie Mitchell
Length of story (in feet)
64
Story extras:

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