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1941 Members of British Armed Forces invested at Buckingham Palace
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0:27Now PlayingDate: 24th February 1941
Location: Unspecified
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Our Roving Camera Reports
ENGLAND: London: City of Westminster: Buckingham Palace:
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BENNIONS, Pilot Officer. Awarded D.F.C. at Buckingham Palace Investiture
DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS. AIR FORCE CROSS. P/O BENNIONS AWARDED ...at B/Pal. (D.F.C.)
DOLLAN, Lord Provost Leaving Dorchester Hotel with Sandy Johnston..W.Johnston leaving Investiture at Buckingham Palace in car .awarded Knight Bachelor
FLAG DAYS Hauling up Royal Standard at Buckingham Palace
GOULDING, Squadron Leader. Awarded D.S.O. at investiture at Buckingham Palace
JOHNSTONE, SANDY Squadron Leader. Leaves Dorchester Hotel w. Provost Dollan. Awarded D.F.C. at investiture at Buckingham Palace
NAYLOR, Major General. Awarded C.B.E. at Buckingham Palace Investiture.. his small son holds medal
RUSSELL, Flying Officer (Canadian Air Force). Awarded D.F.C. at Buckingham Palace Investiture.. W. Padre Cochran
SHEEHAN, Pilot Officer. Awarded D.F.C. at Buckingham Palace Investiture
WILLIAMS, Major H.R.A.S.C. Awarded M.B.E. at Buckingham Palace Investiture
Ceremonies - Decorations; Royalty
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