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1947 DEFENCE: Field Marshal Montgomery presents belt of honour to his son
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1:17Now PlayingDate: 25th December 1947
Location: United Kingdom
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: Monty presents belt to his son at Bovington
ENGLAND: Dorset: Bovington Camp:
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Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery (Chief of the Imperial Staff) inspects officer cadets of the Royal Armoured Corps at passing-out parade
David Montgomery presented with belt of honour by his father Field Marshal Montgomery
Montgomery father and son shake hands and salute
Field Marshal Montgomery addresses parade SOT
- You would imagine it might be embarrassing to present belt to my own son / In fact there was no embarrassment it was for me a matter of great pride
Various of Montgomery chatting with his son David
Field Marshall Bernard Law Montgomery; Personalities - Armed Forces; Military - Ceremonial; David Montgomery
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