For Bravery At Gallipoli - Vc For Corporal Bassett. (1915)

London. World War One. Corporal Bassett, awarded Victoria Cross for bravery at Gallipoli is congratulated by other soldiers. C/U of Bassett in New Zealand uniform with diagonal belt of pouches across his chest. He shakes hands with soldiers around him. Bassett is lifted onto shoulders of two other soldiers, standing in a group of other Kiwis. Panning shot along soldiers all waving their hats and cheering, a celebration. Group of soldiers both British and New Zealand, including Bassett, coming down steps of building, sign in background: “Office of the Government of the Dominion of New Zealand“. More shaking hands etc. C/U of Bassett talking to one of the British soldiers. C/U Bassett smiling, talking to British soldier. Battle, honour; medal, Commonwealth. Modified WPA record. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VIS
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