Cosmopolitan Troopship

Series

Series Name
Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.
42/105
Date Released
31 Dec 1942
Stories in this Issue:
  1. 1Canadians Entertain the Children
  2. 2Shipbuilding Record
  3. 3More Recruits for Fighting French
  4. 4Feathered Messengers
  5. 5Cosmopolitan Troopship
  6. 6Musical Munitioneers

Story

Story No. within this Issue
5 / 6
Summary
Soldiers aboard a troopship come from many countries including Wales, Scotland, South Africa, Mauritius, Kenya and Rhodesia, and while aboard find relaxation in deck games, etc. Also on board are WRENS (Women’s Royal Naval Service) and women of the Queen Alexandra Nursing Service.
Keywords
Ships and boats; Health and medicine; Women; Military
Length of story (in feet)
114
Story extras:
Film clip
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