Sirocco [Sic] Sank Three German Submarines

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

40/14

Date Released

15 Feb 1940

Stories in this Issue:

1. 1More Fighting Men from Canada
2. 2The Balkan Entente
3. 3Sirocco [Sic] Sank Three German Submarines
4. 4Over There News Flashes from France
5. 5Anti-Tank Rifle Practise
6. 6Passing of Lord Tweedsmuir
7. 7Red Cross Boxing Tournament Preparations
8. 8Sunk in Collision
9. 9Second Australian Imperial Force

Story

Story No. within this Issue

3 / 9

Summary

Admiral le Bigot presents to the ship "Sirocco" a third bar to the Croix de Guerre she already has sunk three Nazi U-boats. From her captain downwards each man receives an award.

Keywords

Ceremonies; Navy; Military; Awards and honours

Locations

France

Length of story (in feet)

91

Story extras:

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