Hero William Speakman returns from Korea (1952)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit 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 Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: A Hero Returns from Korea ENGLAND: Wiltshire: EXT/INT 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