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
Background: Korean War hero Private William Speakman of the Black Watch arrives home in Wiltshire wearing his Victoria Cross, which he earned for holding a hilltop position against Chinese troops and leading a series of charges while wounded