The Prince Unveils Memorial to the 1,240 Men of the Prince of Wales Civil Service Rifles

Series

Series Name: Gaumont Graphic

Issue

Issue No.

1342

Date Released

31 Jan 1924

Stories in this Issue:

1. Ladies’ International Hockey, American Team Overwhelmed by England. They Lost by 11 Goals to 1
2. The Prince Unveils Memorial to the 1,240 Men of the Prince of Wales Civil Service Rifles
3. Burn’s Anniversary - Laying Wreaths on the Foot of Famous Poet’s Statue
4. Graceful But Dangerous. Champion Barrel Leaper Makes Amazing Jumps on Lake Placid NY

Story

Story No. within this Issue: 2 / 4
Summary: Top GV men being inspected. Several LVs and GVs of unveiling, showing flag fall off statue but too far away to be able to recognise anyone.
Keywords: Royalty; Commemorations; Buildings and structures; Ceremonies; Military
Locations: London; England
Library number GR: 7284 neg 162ft
Length of story (in feet): 78

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'The Prince Unveils Memorial to the 1,240 Men of the Prince of Wales Civil Service Rifles', Gaumont Graphic Issue No. 1342, 31 Jan 1924. https://learningonscreen.ac.uk/newsonscreen/search/index.php/story/79630 (Accessed 28 Mar 2026)

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