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Private George Cooper relates his experiences with the Gordon Highlanders during the First World War
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Maker: Cooper, George Unknown Department of Veterans' Affairs, Victorian State Office
George Cooper discusses: prewar work; conscription; joins the Gordon Highlanders August 1917; expectations of war; family's reaction to his enlistment; training; escort at military funerals; elite dri...S02036
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"Surrender of the German forces at Luneburg Heath to 21st Army Group". Commentary by Chester Wilmot, Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery reading the Instrument of Surrender.
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Maker: Wilmot, Reginald William Winchester (Chester)
Chester Wilmot commentates as he watches the German surrender ceremony at Luneburg Heath on 4 May 1945. Field Marshal Sir Bernard Montgomery then reads out the Instrument of Surrender, and introduces ...S00133