INVESTITURE BY H.M. THE KING AT BUCKINGHAM PALACE AND MARCH OF OVERSEAS TROOPS THROUGH LONDON

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Year
1919
Reference
F17841
Media type
Moving image
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Rights Information
Year
1919
Reference
F17841
Media type
Moving image
Place of production
[United Kingdom]
Categories
Actuality
Duration
0:03:01
Production company
C & E Films
Credits
Camera: [Charles D Barton ]

A large crowd seated outdoors at Buckingham Palace, view the investiture by King George V of several nurses and army personnel who served during World War One, including a New Zealand officer. Thought to have taken place on 3rd of May 1919

Also on the Royal dais is Queen Mary, other royals, and Winston Churchill. F.M. Haig and his army commanders are in front of the dais. They view the march past of New Zealand and Australian troops who continue their parade through throngs of people lining the streets, including some watching New Zealanders.