There are a great many famous Great War soldiers, airmen and naval officers in the archive, including numerous Victoria Cross winners. This is a selection.
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WWI Air Hero Billy Bishop chats to Canadian pilots at fighter base in England.
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Footage of the soldier being carried through streets on chair.
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Really nice film of a parade honouring Australian Victoria Cross hero Cpl. Dwyer.
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Madame Raynal receives Legion of Honour on behalf of her husband.
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Sgt. Guynemer shoots down 5 planes.
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Homecoming party for wounded Scottish hero and man whose life he saved
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V.C. Corporal is honoured in civic ceremony at Southport.
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Town's reception for a returning hero with some nice people shots.
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Shots of Liverpool Docker hero, Private William Ratcliffe, Victoria Cross winner. Merseyside.
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Hero Decorated in Ceremony at Hospital
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Canadian soldiers celebrate after being awarded the Victoria Cross.
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Great footage of Sergeant Tyler being welcomed home by crowds in Lambeth.
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War hero, William Thomas Forshaw, is honoured at civic ceremony.
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Military decorations given to Yorkshire men at outdoor ceremony.
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Parade for Private Kenny, awarded Victoria Cross for bravery.
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Flying ace Lt. Robinson receives a gift from the children at Cottage Homes in Romford.
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Navy Hero PO Nash decorated with Croix de Guerre; by Sir Henry Jackson.
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King George V presents medals to Zeebrugge heroes on platform in courtyard.
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Governor of Singapore presents medals to soldiers on parade ground.
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Duke of Connaught presents medals to war widows in courtyard.
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Private is Taylor is decorated after surviving no-man's land after being wounded.
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