Erskine's Farewell To The Devonshire Regt. (1955)

Thika, Kenya, Africa



ERSKINE'S FAREWELL TO THE DEVONSHIRE REGT.



WS General Sir George Erskine (c-in-c East Africa) salutes with army camp in background. MS Line of troops for inspection. MS General Erskine inspects troops and talks with soldier. CU Soldiers faces. MS Drummer in leopard skin. WS Erskine greets battalion drummers. MS Pan along row of troops. Ms General Erskine presents awards. MS The farewell parade of the 1st Battalion of the Devonshire Regiment and march past. General Erskine taking salute from dais. WS Troops present arms. Erskine inspects and chats to troops. WS & GV Award presentation. MS Slow march past and salute.



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