4th Cadet Battalion, Middlesex Regiment. The Presentation and Consecration of ‘King’s Colours’ at Turnham Green

Series

Series Name

Gaumont Graphic

Issue

Issue No.

690

Date Released

1 Nov 1917

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1The King and Queen Visit the ‘Home of Recovery’ at Golders Green
2. 2Nottingham’s Gift to New Zealand. The Duke and Duchess of Portland Presents an Aeroplane to Lord Desborough on Behalf of the City of Nottingham
3. 24th Cadet Battalion, Middlesex Regiment. The Presentation and Consecration of ‘King’s Colours’ at Turnham Green
4. 4Tooting ‘Specials’ Fleet of Ambulances for the Red Cross. Commander Hon LMS St Clair Ciee [Sic] Makes the Presentation to General AR Crofton Atkins CB.
5. 5Major General Lord Scarborough Opens Balliol House as Headquarters for 10th Cadets, City of London (Tower Hamlets) Battalion

Story

Story No. within this Issue

2 / 5

Summary

'King’s Colours’ draped over drums. Army chaplain consecrates colours. Officer kneels to receive flag. In church.

Keywords

Ceremonies; Military; Religion and belief

Library number GR

1887

Length of story (in feet)

38

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