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OLY-CHINA-BEIJING-SHOOTING-WOMEN'S 10M AIR PISTOL-AWARDING (CN)
(080810) -- BEIJING, Aug. 10, 2008 (Xinhua) -- A multi-exposure photo taken on Aug. 10, 2008 shows Guo Wenjun of China watching the Chinese national flag hoisting at the awarding ceremony of the women's 10m air pistol final of shooting at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. Guo Wenjun of China, Natalia Paderina of Russia and Nino Salukvadze of Gerogia won the gold, silver and bronze medals respectively in this event. (Xinhua/Li Ga) (zgp)
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OLY-CHINA-BEIJING-SHOOTING-WOMEN'S 10M AIR PISTOL-AWARDING (CN)
(080810) -- BEIJING, Aug. 10, 2008 (Xinhua) -- Guo Wenjun of China shows her gold medal at the awarding ceremony of the women's 10m air pistol final of shooting at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 10, 2008. Guo Wenjun of China, Natalia Paderina of Russia and Nino Salukvadze of Gerogia won the gold, silver and bronze medals respectively in this event. (Xinhua/Jiao Weiping) (zgp)
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OLY-CHINA-BEIJING-TENNIS-MEN'S DOUBLES-AWARDING (CN)
(080817) -- BEIJING, Aug. 17, 2008 (Xinhua) -- Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka (R) of Switzerland wave to spectators at the awarding ceremony of the men's doubles gold medal of Beijing Olympic Games tennis event in Beijing, China, Aug. 16, 2008. Roger Federer and Stanislas Wawrinka of Switzerland defeated Simon Aspelin and Thomas Johansson of Sweden and claimed the title in this event. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli) (zgp)
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OLY-CHINA-BEIJING-SHOOTING-MEN'S 50M RIFLE PRONE FINAL-AWARDING (CN)
(080815) -- BEIJING, Aug. 15, 2008 (Xinhua) -- This multiple exposure picture shows silver medalist Matthew Emmons of the United States stands on the podium at the awarding ceremony of the men's 50m rifle prone final of Shooting at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 15, 2008. (Xinhua/Li Ga) (zgp)
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OLY-CHINA-BEIJING-SHOOTING-MEN'S 50M RIFLE PRONE FINAL-AWARDING (CN)
(080815) -- BEIJING, Aug. 15, 2008 (Xinhua) -- Silver medalist Matthew Emmons (L) of the United States and his wife Katerina Emmons share the joy of victory at the awarding ceremony of the men's 50m rifle prone final of Shooting at Beijing 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China, Aug. 15, 2008. (Xinhua/Jiao Weiping) (zgp)
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OLY-CHINA-BEIJING-TENNIS-MEN'S DOUBLES-AWARDING (CN)
(080817) -- BEIJING, Aug. 17, 2008 (Xinhua) -- Gold medalists Roger Federer (3rd L) and Stanislas Wawrinka (4th L) of Switzerland, silver medalists Simon Aspelin (1st L) and Thomas Johansson (2nd L) of Sweden, and bronze medalists Bob Bryan amd Mike Bryan of the United States pose for a group photo at the awarding ceremony of the men's doubles gold medal match of Beijing Olympic Games tennis event in Beijing, China, Aug. 16, 2008. (Xinhua/Xing Guangli) (zgp)
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Mandatory Credit: Photo by Universal History Archive/UIG/REX (2553929a)
Portrait of Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley
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AIR CADET AWARDED MEDAL BY AIR VICE MARSHAL FOR RESCUING ELDERLY WOMAN FROM BOMBED HOUSE
Air Cadet Harry Richard Smith of Willesden, aged 17,formerly a Kings scout, and a worker in an aircraft factory, was presented with the Cadet Gallantry Medal by Air Vice Marshal Sir Charles Longcroft at Paddington Town Hall. Air Cadet Smith rescued an elderly woman from a bombed house when the walls were crumbling and threatening to collapse at any moment trapping them both.
Photo Shows: Air Vice Marshal Sir Charles Longcroft inspecting the troops after pinning the medal on the chest of Air Cadet Harry Richard Smith.
2 February 1941 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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AIR CADET AWARDED MEDAL BY AIR VICE MARSHAL FOR RESCUING ELDERLY WOMAN FROM BOMBED HOUSE
Air Cadet Harry Richard Smith of Willesden, aged 17,formerly a Kings scout, and a worker in an aircraft factory, was presented with the Cadet Gallantry Medal by Air vice Marshal Sir charles Loncroft at Paddington Town Hall. Air Cadet Smith rescued an elderly woman from a bombed house when the walls were crumbling and threatening to collapse at any moment trapping them both.
Photo Shows: Air vice Marshal Sir Charles Loncroft pinning the medal on the chest of Air Cadet Harry Richard Smith.
2 February 1941 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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AIR CADET AWARDED MEDAL BY AIR VICE MARSHAL FOR RESCUING ELDERLY WOMAN FROM BOMBED HOUSE
Air Cadet Harry Richard Smith of Willesden, aged 17,formerly a Kings scout, and a worker in an aircraft factory, was presented with the Cadet Gallantry Medal by Air vice Marshal Sir charles Loncroft at Paddington Town Hall. Air Cadet Smith rescued an elderly woman from a bombed house when the walls were crumbling and threatening to collapse at any moment trapping them both.
Photo Shows: Air vice Marshal Sir Charles Loncroft pinning the medal on the chest of Air Cadet Harry Richard Smith.
2 February 1941 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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GORDON HIGHLANDERS RECEIVE MM AT INVESTITURE
Among those who received awards at a recent investiture held by His Majesty the King, was 2 Lieutenant H G F Fullerton, of the Gordon Highlanders, who received the Military Medal.
Photo Shows: 2 Lieutenant H G F Fullerton, with his wife and daughter, Margaret after the ceremony.
2 March 1941 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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SAILORS RECEIVE AWARDS AT INVESTITURE
At a recent investiture held by His Majesty the King, sailors were among those who received awards.
Photo Shows: Sailors, who received the DSM looking at their medals after the investiture.
2nd March 1941 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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FLIGHT SERGEANT RECEIVE DECORATION
Among those who received awards at a recent investiture held by His Majesty the King, was Flight Sergeant C A Saunders of the RAF.
Photo Shows: Flight Sergeant C A Saunders leaving after he had been decorated by the King, with his twin daughters, Jacqueline and Frances on either side.
2 March 1941 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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FLIGHT SERGEANT RECEIVE DECORATION
Among those who received awards at a recent investiture held by His Majesty the King, was Flight Sergeant C A Saunders of the RAF.
Photo Shows: Flight Sergeant C A Saunders leaving after he had been decorated by the King, with his twin daughters, Jacqueline and Frances on either side.
2 March 1941 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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FLIGHT SERGEANT RECEIVE DECORATION
Among those who received awards at a recent investiture held by His Majesty the King, was Flight Sergeant C A Saunders of the RAF.
Photo Shows: Flight Sergeant C A Saunders leaving after he had been decorated by the King, with his twin daughters, Jacqueline and Frances on either side.
2 March 1941 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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FLIGHT SERGEANT RECEIVE DECORATION
Among those who received awards at a recent investiture held by His Majesty the King, was Flight Sergeant C A Saunders of the RAF.
Photo Shows: Flight Sergeant C A Saunders leaving after he had been decorated by the King, with his twin daughters, Jacqueline and Frances on either side.
2 March 1941 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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RAF SERGEANTS RECEIVE DFM
Among those who received awards at a recent investiture held by His Majesty the King, were 10 RAF Sergeants of the same station as Sergeant Hannah VC, who all received the DFM.
Photo Shows:The Sergeants with Sergeant Hannah VC (centre) after the investiture.
2 March 1941 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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RAF SERGEANTS RECEIVE DFM
Among those who received awards at a recent investiture held by His Majesty the King, were 10 RAF Sergeants of the same station as Sergeant Hannah VC, who all received the DFM.
Photo Shows:The Sergeants with Sergeant Hannah VC (centre) after the investiture.
2 March 1941 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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YOUNG HEROES DECORATED AT PALACE INVESTITURE
Photo Shows: Stewart Wood (left and young Home guard aged seventeen and a half, of chester and Private Derrick Baynham of Walton on Thames ages 18 leaving Buckingham Palace after a recent investiture.
The youths were both awarded the George Medal for their gallant work when they rescued the crew of an aircraft which had been forced down in the sea off the coast of Anglesea.
They also have been awarded the Silver Medal of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution.
28 April 1942 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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US ARMY AIR FORCE HEROES DECORATED IN ENGLAND.
Major General Carl Spaatz, Commanding the US Air Force in the European theatre of Operations, visited an operational station in England, presenting awards to twenty three officrs and men for distinguished service during operations over enemy occupied territory.
Photo Shows: Major General Carl Spaatz decorating Sergeant Frederick J Rich of Erie, Pennsylvania, with the Order of the Purple Heart.
Sergeant rich was wounded while taking part in a daylight bombing attack on the shipyards at Le Trait, France.
12 September 1942 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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US ARMY AIR FORCE HEROES DECORATED IN ENGLAND.
Major General Carl Spaatz, Commanding the US Air Force in the European theatre of Operations, visited an operational station in England, presenting awards to twenty three officers and men for distinguished service during operation over enemy occupied territory.
Photo shows: Major General Spaatz decorating the heroes. On right is first Lieutenant Eugene M Lockhart, of Hollsboro' South Carolina, who received the Order of the Purple Heart.
Lieutenant Lockhart was wounded while taking part in a daylight attack on the shipyards at Le Trait.
13 September 1942 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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US ARMY AIR FORCE HEROES DECORATED IN ENGLAND.
Major General Carl Spaatz, Commanding the US Air Force in the European theatre of Operations, visited an operational station in England, presenting awards to twenty three officrs and men for distinguished service during operation over enemy occupied territory.
Photo Shows: Lieutenant Richard Starks, with hand bandaged, of Midway, Kentucky, wounded while piloting a bomber during a daylight attack on the Low countries, after receiving two decorations from Major General Spaatz - the American DSC and the Order of the Purple Heart.
13 September 1942 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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US ARMY AIR FORCE HEROES DECORATED IN ENGLAND.
Major General Carl Spaatz, Commanding the US Air Force in the European theatre of Operations, visited an operational station in England, presenting awards to twenty three officers and men for distinguished service during operation over enemy occupied territory.
Photo Shows: Recipients of awards marching forward to receive their decorations from Major General Spaatz
13 September 1942 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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US ARMY AIR FORCE HEROES DECORATED IN ENGLAND.
Major General Carl Spaatz, Commanding the US Air Force in the European theatre of Operations, visited an operational station in England, presenting awards to twenty three officers and men for distinguished service during operation over enemy occupied territory.
Photo Shows: Sergeant Frederick rich (in chair), of Erie, Pennsylvania, who received the Order of the Purple Heart, and who was wounded in a daylight bombing attack on the shipyards at Le Trait, France, enjoying a cigarette after the ceremony, with First Lieutenant Eugene M Lockhart, from Hillsboro', South Carolina, who also received the Order of the Purple Heart, and was wounded during a daylight attack on the shipyards at Le Trait.
13 September 1942 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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US ARMY AIR FORCE HEROES DECORATED IN ENGLAND
Photo Shows: Major General Carl Spaatz Commanding the US Army Air force in the European theatre of Operations, decorating First Lieutenant Euguene M Lockhart, from Hillsboro', South Carolina, with the Order of the Purple Heart.
First Lieutenant Lockhart, who has his left arm in a sling, was wounded while carrying our a daylight bombing attack on the shipyards at Le Trait, France.
13 September 1942 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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US ARMY AIR FORCE HEROES DECORATED IN ENGLAND.
Major General Carl Spaatz, Commanding the US Army Air force in the European theatre of Operations, visited an operational station in England, presenting awards to twenty three officers and men for distinguished service during operations over enemy occupied territory.
Photo Shows: Major General Spaatz shakes hands with First Lieutenant Richard F Starks, of Midway, Kentucky, Lieutenant Starks was wounded while piloting a bomber during an attack on the Low Countries, and received two decorations, the American DSC and the Order of the Purple Heart.
13 September 1942 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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US ARMY AIR FORCE HEROES DECORATED IN ENGLAND
Photo shows: A General view of the decoration ceremony in progress.
13 September 1942 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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US ARMY AIR FORCE HEROES DECORATED IN ENGLAND.
Major General Carl Spaatz, Commanding the US Air Force in the European theatre of Operations, visited an operational station in England, presenting awards to twenty three officrs and men for distinguished service during operation over enemy occupied territory.
Photo Shows: First Lieutenant Eugene M lockhart, from Hillsboro', South Carolina, who was wounded while taking part in a daylight bombing attack on the shipyards of La Trait, smiles after receiving the award of the Order of the Purple Heart from Major General Spaatz.
12 September 1942 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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US ARMY AIR FORCE HEROES DECORATED IN ENGLAND.
Major General Carl Spaatz, Commanding the US Air Force in the European theatre of Operations, visited an operational station in England, presenting awards to twenty three officrs and men for distinguished service during operation over enemy occupied territory.
Photo Shows: First Lieutenant Eugene M lockhart, from Hillsboro', South Carolina, who was wounded while taking part in a daylight bombing attack on the shipyards of La Trait, after receiving the award of the Order of the Purple Heart from Major General Spaatz.
13 September 1942 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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US ARMY AIR FORCE HEROES DECORATED IN ENGLAND.
Major General Carl Spaatz, Commanding the US Air Force in the European theatre of Operations, visited an operational station in England, presenting awards to twenty three officers and men for distinguished service during operation over enemy occupied territory.
Photo Shows: Major General Carl Spaatz decorating First Lieutenant Eugene M lockhart, from Hillsboro', South Carolina, who was wounded while taking part in a daylight bombing attack on the shipyards of La Trait
13 September 1942 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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HE HELPED TO SINK THE TIRPITZ DSO FOR 22 YEAR OLD SQUADRON LEADER
A 22 year old Squadron Leader who took part in the sinking of the German battleship Tirpitz has been awarded the Distinguished Service Order for "an outstanding record". He is Acting Squadron Leader Gerald Ernest Fawke, Dulwich College old boy who lives at Crouch End, North London, and he already holds the Distinguished Flying Cross, awarded for "exceptinoal leadership, great courage and zeal."
Photo Shows: Acting Squadron Leader Gerald Ernest Fawke DSO DFC.
2 January 1944
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NAVAL HERO HONOURED BY FIFTH ARMY COMMANDER FOR BRAVERY IN TAKING HIM TO BEACHHEAD
Photo Shows: Seated in a wheelchair, Lieutenant George E Patterson, who was wounded when in command of the boat which took General Mark Clark, Fifth Army Commander, to the Anzio beachhead, receives the US Navy Silver Star for his gallantry. General Clark, who was uninjured, is making the presentation. Two men on the boat were killed and three wounded.
21 March 1944 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Sir Archibald Sinclair at the saluting base with senior officers during the march-past of the OCTU , No 15 (Intake), RAF Regiment. Trophies and medals are on the table behind th platform
4 April 1945 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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THE KING ' S PIGEON WINS AWARD FOR GALLANTRY
"Royal Blue" The King ' s racing pigeon and first carrier of the war carried a message from a force landed plane on the Continent has been invested with the animals ' VC - The Dickin Medal.
In October 1940 this bird was released in Holland approximately 120 miles from base at 07.20 hours and arrived at Sandringham at 11.50 hours the same day with information regarding the situation of the crew.
Photo Shows: Corporal A Randall RAF with the Kings Pigeon " Royal Blue " after it had been invested with the Medal in London
12 April 1945 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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RANJI'S NEPHEW MEETS THE KING; RECEIVES DSO AT PALACE INVESTITURE
Photo Shows: Lieutenant Colonel Rajkumar Rajendra Singh. Second Lancers, Indian Army, photographed with Brigadier R Johnston and Mrs Johnston after receiving the DSO from the King at Buckingham Palace.
Lieutenant Colonel Singh, who won his award in the Western Desert, is the first Indian officer to hold the DSO. He is a nephew of the famous Indian Prince and cricketer, Ranjitsinhji
18 May 1945 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Next of kin investiture at Buckingham Palace
At the investiture held at Buckingham Palace , London , HM the King George VI presented awards to the next-of-kin of war heroes who died in battle. Photo shows: Mrs Burnell , widow of W/Cmdr Burnell , showing his medals to her daughter Judith : they are the DSO and AFC , after the investiture at Buckingham Palace , London
14 May 1946 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Next of kin investiture at Buckingham Palace
At the investiture held at Buckingham Palace , London , HM the King George VI presented awards to the next-of-kin of war heroes who died in battle. Photo shows: Mrs Rourke , widow of Lieut T M Rourke , showing his MC to his grandmother , after the investiture at Buckingham Palace , London
14 May 1946 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Next of kin investiture at Buckingham Palace
At the investiture held at Buckingham Palace , London , HM the King George VI presented awards to the next-of-kin of war heroes who died in battle. Photo shows: Mrs Moreton , widow of Major Laurence Moreton of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders , looking at her husband 's MC , after the investiture at Buckingham Palace , London
14 May 1946 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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General Mark W Clark , Commander of the US Forces in Austria makes a modest acknowledgement of applause at Salerno ( Italy ) Town Hall , where he was made an honorary citizen. The General had returned to the Salerno battleground , scene of fierce fighting in the war , to participate in the ceremonies commemorating the Allied landings there . He was presented with a scroll and bust by the people of Salerno , and a street was named in his honour . Near the General in this picture A Masola , Salerno prefect ; Mrs L Antonini and Colonel E E Hume
25 September 1946 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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Acompanied by his wife and actress daughter , Miss Googie Withers , Captain E C Withers , Royal Navy , went to Buckingham Palace to receive the insignia of CBE ( Commander of the Order of the British Empire ) from the King at an investiture. It was the first investiture since the Royal Family's return from South Africa. PHoto shows: Captain E C Withers and his wife and daughter Googie Withers ( left) when they left Buckingham Palace after attending the investiture
20 May 1947 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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DUKE OF GLOUCESTER PRESENTS HEROISM MEDAL TO RESCUER OF MOUNTAIN CLIMBER
The Duke of York Gloucester presented the Stanhope Gold Medal , awarded by the Royal Humane Society for the bravest deed of the year, to Thomas Matson Roberts of Dollgelley , Merionethshire , North Wales, at York house, St James Palace, London, today.
Roberts, a part-time National Fire service company officer, rescued a soldier who had attempted to climb Cader Idris , a 1200 foot mountain and become stranded at the seven hundred-foot level.
Thomas Matson Roberts, the ' bravest man of the year ' , with his wife, after the presentation of the medal which he is wearing at York house St James's Palace, London, today.
25 October 1949
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INDIA PRESENTS MEDALS TO ROYAL MILITARY ACADEMY
A few days before his country assumes ridden pub the current status, Mr. Krishna Menon , India's High Commissioner in London, went to the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst, Surrey, to present a collection of India medals dating from 1784 to 1945.
He inspected a ceremonial parade of cadets.
PICTURE SHOWS:- Mr. Krishna Menon (left) inspecting the collection of medals with Major-General Sir Hugh Stockwell K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., (commanded of the Royal Military Academy): and Brigadier Sardar Harnarain Singh of the Indian Army (right).
24 January 1950 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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VICTORY RUB
Smiling as she has her hair dried after an Empire games swimming victory at Auckland, New Zealand, 15-year-old Margery McQuaid of Australia.
She had Won the 3rd heat of the 110 yards women's freestyle in 69.4 seconds-which was an Empire games record.
Applying the towel is robe attendant Kathleen Gray, a former New Zealand 440 yards champion and holder for 10 years of the New Zealand 100 yards record of 63 3/5 seconds.
9 February 1950 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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POLICE SERGEANT ' DETECTS ' HIS DAUGHTER'S RESCUER
Smart police work led Sergeant F. Cooper of the Flying Squad to the man - another police sergeant - who rescued his daughter , 11-year-old Dianne Cooper , from the Sea at a Kent seaside resort . The rescuer - sergeant J.A. Robson of the G.P.O. Investigation Department Metropolitan Police , walked away without disclosing his name . But sergeant Cooper tracked him down and at Cannon Row, Whitehall , Police Station Sergeant Robson recieved the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal and Scroll .
To rescue Dianne , sergeant Robson - swam in rough seas to reach the girl 250 yards from shore . He has also been commended for bravery in the blitz , for stopping runaway horses and tackling armed thieves .
PICTURE SHOWS:- Sergeant J.A. ROBSON recieving the medal and scroll from Chief Superintendant .
28 February 1950
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AIR LIFT CHIEF AT PALACE INVESTITURE
Air Commodore J.W.F. Merer, honoured to the C.B. for his work in connection with the Berlin air-lift, showing his award to his 7-year-old daughter, Annette, and his wife after the Kings investiture at Buckingham Palace.
14 March 1950 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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SERGEANT GETS G.M. AT PALACE INVESTITURE
Sergeant R. Warwick showing his father and mother the George medal he had just received from the King at the investiture at Buckingham Palace.
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CANADIAN MAJOR SHOWS D.S.O. AFTER PALACE INVESTITURE
Major Thompstone from Ontario, Canada - an officer in the Royal engineers (British army) - shows his D.S.O. to his son, Anthony, aged 7, and his wife after the Kings investiture at Buckingham Palace today.
14 March 1950 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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SCOT GETS MEDAL AT PALACE INVESTITURE
Private Donald MacKenzie of Ross-shire, Scotland, showing his father and mother the D.C.M. he received at the Kings investiture at Buckingham Palace.
14 March 1950 (FOTO:DUKAS/TOPFOTO)
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