Graf Spee Conquerors Honoured

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
40/17
Date Released
26 Feb 1940
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Anzacs Settle Down
  2. 2George Formby’s Great Charity Concert
  3. 3The "Altmark" in Josing Fjord
  4. 4Graf Spee Conquerors Honoured

Story

Story No. within this Issue
4 / 4
Summary
Parade through London of men of the "Ajax" and "Exeter". They then line up on Horse Guards Parade to be inspected by the King. His Majesty arrives accompanied by Mr Churchill and Mr Chamberlain, while the Queen watches from a balcony. After the inspection the King decorates members of the crews. They then parade past Their Majesties en route for the Guildhall, where they attend a luncheon given by the Lord Mayor and we film one or two highlights of the speeches,
Keywords
Royalty; Politics and government; Ceremonies; Navy; Military; Awards and honours
Locations
London
Length of story (in feet)
432
Story extras:
Film clip

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Notes
Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.
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