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1941 RAF New Zealander Sgt Ward earns Victoria Cross
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1:10Now PlayingDate: 14th August 1941
Location: New Zealand
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: R.A.F. New Zealander wins V.C.
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AEROPLANES R.A.F. AND NAVAL PLANES. Sergeant War (V.C) congratulated by Wing Commander..w. group of crew (crawled along wing of Wellington to put out fire
INVESTITURE. Sergeant Ward (V.C) congratulated by Wing Commander
Royal Air Force; Airforce - Ceremonial; Personalities - Armed Forces; New Zealand
WARD, James Allen VC (June 14, 1919 �������� September 15, 1941)
Wellington bomber, Vickers Wellington, World War II, WWII, Second World War, War, WW2, Royal air force, speech, interview
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