Sons of Britain. Monument to the Heroism of the New Zealand Troops Unveiled by King Albert at Fateful Messines Ridge

Series

Series Name
Gaumont Graphic

Issue

Issue No.
1396
Date Released
7 Aug 1924
Stories in this Issue:

Story

Story No. within this Issue
3 / 5
Summary
MLV pan past clergyman and soldier to open field. MLV pan people and monument. MLV man helps flag off monument. MLV civilian and man in uniform (King?) lay wreaths. MLVs view over crowd and girl scattering something. GV pan crowd, memorial and Belgian troops (backs to camera).
Keywords
Royalty; Commemorations; Ceremonies; Military
Locations
Belgium; Messines
Library number GR
7787
Length of story (in feet)
57
Story extras:

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Notes
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