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1916 General Gallieni's funeral
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0:53Now PlayingDate: 12th June 1916
Location: FRANCE
Source: Reuters Historical News Collection: GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS)
SLATE INFORMATION: The Saviour of Paris
FRANCE: Paris:
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Title: The impressive military funeral of General Gallieni, whose deeds during the early part of the war saved Paris from the German armies.
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SV. Army officers and members of public filing past coffin.
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GV. Wreaths and Guard of Honour in the Invalides.
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SV. Coffin being carried by officials from the Invalides.
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GV. Funeral procession and crowds.
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L. top V. Troops marching in procession and crowds.
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SV. Gun carriage carrying coffin.
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G. top V. Crowds.
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Impressive scenes at the funeral of the Saviour of Paris
Personalities - Armed Forces, Ceremonies - Funerary, France
funeral, procession, ceremony, dignitaries, coffin, mourners, Battle of the Marne
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