Ambush Victims Funeral

Series

Series Name
British Movietone News

Issue

Issue No.
1385A
Date Released
22 Dec 1955
Date submitted
19 Dec 1955
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
2 / 8
Summary
MOVIETONE CARD TITLE: Ambush Victims Funeral. DESCRIPTION: The body of a British Soldier was borne to the British Military Cemetery, at Nicosia. He was killed, when his jeep was ambushed. His passenger fired back and killed one of the terrorists. The funeral of the dead Cypriot was a good excuse for a political demonstration. SHOTLIST: Funeral of Lance Corporal Morum - CU army lorry with coffin, and escort marching beside. CU coffin on lorry. CU officers march behind lorry, Major Coombe included. CU soldiers carry coffin to grave. SCU minister reads over grave. CU guard of honour rifle salute with rifles. Terrorist Funeral - GVs Metaxas Square. CU empty Hharse with horses and mourners. GV tear gas spreads over square and procession. CU David Samuelson with 16 mm camera, wipes his eyes. SCU troops lay barbed wire across road. LS riot squad with shields run to riot area.
Keywords
Social events; Ceremonies; Independence movements; Military; Funerals
Locations
Cyprus; Nicosia
Card file number
65474
Credits:
Camera
David W. Samuelson
Commentator
Geoffrey Sumner
Length of story (in feet)
114
Story extras:
Film clip

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'Ambush Victims Funeral', British Movietone News Issue No. 1385A, 22 Dec 1955. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/20595 (Accessed 01 Feb 2025)