1952 Hero William Speakman returns from Korea
April 22, 2026
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1:41Now Playing1952 Hero William Speakman returns from Korea
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as posted by the channelDate: 4th February 1952
Location: Korea
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: A Hero Returns from Korea
ENGLAND: Wiltshire:
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BANDS. Town-band of Altrincham marches thro' streets to welcome William Speakman V.C. home from Korea.. gets lost in the crowds
CROWDS. Shots mixed crowds waving flags.. kids wave flags etc at Altrincham
LYNEHAM..(Wiltshire) Private William Speakman awarded the V.C. arrives back from Korea,, greeted by Mayor of his home town, Altrincham.. Shots C.U. and medal ribbons
SPEAKMAN LICPL WILLIAM. (Black Watch) (KOREA) Awarded the V.C. arrives at Lyneham Airport from Korea war. Shots C.U. and medal ribbon on chest.. greeted by Mayor of Altrincham..Sing-song at the Nuffield Centre.. Greeted at home town by town-band.. drive thro' streets. crowds etc.. shots a
Military - Active; Personalities - Armed Forces
Korean War, war, Victoria Cross, family reunion, servicemen
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