News on Screen

Series

Series Name

Pathe Gazette

Issue

Issue No.

41/42

Date Released

26 May 1941

Stories in this Issue:

• 1. Flanagan and Allen
• 2. Oxford in Portugal
• 3. Italian Prisoners Arrive in South Africa
• 4. USS Washington Commissioned
• 5. Heroes Honoured
• 6. Greek Fleet Joins Allied Navy
• 7. Navy Repels Attack on Convoy

Story

Story No. within this Issue

5 / 7

Summary

After investitures at Buckingham Palace Mr Thomas Alderson becomes first recipient of the George Cross. Lieutenant Marshall and Lieutenant Commander Sinclair both received the DSC for devotion to duty in the perilous work of the minelaying service.

Keywords

Ceremonies; Civil defence; Military; Awards and honours

Locations

London; Buckingham Palace; England

Length of story (in feet)

94

Story extras:

Film clip

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Production Documents

• Commentary
• Shot List

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Name

British Pathe Ltd

Email

info@britishpathe.com

Web

https://www.britishpathe.com/

Phone

0207 665 8340

Address

3.29 Canterbury Court
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London
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Notes

Pathe now also handles the Reuters Historical Collection, which includes the British Paramount, Empire British, Gaumont Graphic and Gaumont British newsreels.

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