1929 DEFENCE: The "Leicesters" arrive at Dover from Rhine
April 10, 2026
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0:36Now Playing1929 DEFENCE: The "Leicesters" arrive at Dover from Rhine
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as posted by the channelDate: 26th September 1929
Location: England, United Kingdom
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: EMPIRE NEWS NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE CARD INFORMATION: Tommy Atkins - Gentleman
ENGLAND: Dover:
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Boat arriving / British soldiers from 2nd Battalion, The Leicestershire Regiment crowded on deck / Families, children and wives waving / Second Leicesters troops on deck of boat with dogs / Soldiers on board boat / Soldiers disembarking ship, carrying kit along ramp / Soldiers from 2nd Battalion, The Leicestershire Regiment on train station platform / Train leaving platform, soldiers waving from open windows, Military band playing on station platform
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