VC hero decorated (Cinesound News No. 570) Accession Number: F00596

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Extract from Cinesound newsreel No. 570. The late 402263 Pilot Officer Ronald Wilkins Taylor, awarded Distinguished Flying medal presented to next of kin Mrs D F Taylor. WX2437 Corporal James Heather Gordon of Western Australia, awarded the Victoria Cross (VC). Lord Gowrie hands over the awards.

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Accession Number
F00596
Maker
Cinesound
Classification
Film
Object Type
Newsreel
Physical Description
Base: acetate
Colour: b&w
Film type: CDN
Format: 35mm
Sound: sound
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Footage
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Date Made
2 October 1942
Place Made
Whole/Part
Whole
Item Count
1
Access
Open
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Unlicensed copyright

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