Honour for Maimed VC

Issue No.

317-2

Date Released

22 Sep 1917

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Story No. within this Issue: 5 / 5
Summary: [SUBTITLE]: "There was a tornado of cheering when Private H Christian, Royal Lancaster Regiment was carried in to receive the VC he secured for extraordinary gallantry in a crater fight." Continuation of item above. Christian carried on chair with rods by two men to King. Closer shot of medal being awarded. He is carried off. Close panning shot of seated recipients waiting their turn.
Keywords: Royalty; Ceremonies; Casualties; Military; Awards and honours

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