Falklands war - Sir Galahad memorial service

Title

Falklands war - Sir Galahad memorial service

Genre

Interview; Speech; Music; Special

TX Date

Unknown

Year of production

1982

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Duration

00:27:03

Description

Recording of memorial service on board the Sir Geraint in the Falkland Islands, for the crew who died aboard the landing ship Sir Galahad at the battle of Bluff Cove during the war between Britain and Argentina. With singing. Speaking are: Padre Peter Hudson; Sergeant Major Tony Davies; Colonel John Rickett (including his reaction after service). Male reporter not identified (poss. Kim Sabido).

Contributors

Tony Davies; Peter Hudson; Kim Sabido?; John Rickett

Keywords

Deaths; Great Britain; Military personnel; Funerals; Falklands War (1982); Argentina; Falkland Islands; Warships; Ships; Vocal music; Wars (events); Welsh Guards; Bluff Cove; War casualties; Religious ceremonies; Sir Galahad; Sir Geraint

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