British troops stationed in the Saudi Desert celebrate Christmas

Title

British troops stationed in the Saudi Desert celebrate Christmas

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

24 Dec 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:05:37

Description

Defence correspondent Paul Maurice visits 62 Commander Royal Army Ordinance Core to explore how British troops stationed in the Saudi desert are celebrating Christmas. Interviews with Captain Mark Dunne, Lieutenant Eza Tegeza(?), Staff Quarter Master David Harris and Major Karl Hewitt(?) of 11th Ordinance Company. Troops sing We Wish You a Merry Christmas.

Contributors

Paul Maurice; David Harris; Mark Dunne; Eza Tegeza(?); Karl Hewitt(?)

Keywords

Saudi Arabia; Christmas; Army; Army personnel; Gifts; Gulf War (1990-1991); We Wish You a Merry Christmas; Christmas music

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