Royal British Legion commemorate the dead

Title

Royal British Legion commemorate the dead

Genre

Interview

TX Date

16 Aug 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:01:07

Description

Former POWs held by the Japanese in the Second World War have been allowed to lay a wreath inside London’s County Hall. Initially, its Japanese owners had refused to allow veterans inside the building, but gave in after vociferous protests. Graham Downing and Bert Reeves talk about the importance of the ceremony to mark 50 years since the end of the war. Interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Graham Downing; Bert Reeves

Keywords

Second World War (1939-1945); Japan; Prisoners of War; Commemorative events; Veterans; War memorials; Royal British Legion

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