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1939 Second investiture of the year held by King George VI at Buckingham Palace
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April 22, 2026
April 22, 2026
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0:23Now PlayingDate: 20th February 1939
Location: Horticultural Hall
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
ENGLAND: South East England: Buckinghamshire: Buckingham Palace:
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DIXON, Miss Cecil At Buckingham Investiture
Miss Jean Williams (nurse), Mr. William Williams (pursman), Miss Cecil Dixon (BBC solo pianist), Mrs. Leach (mother of two sons who tried to save life of pilot in aircrash), decoration, award, honor
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