TURKISH MISSION ARRIVE AT AMERICAN 2ND CORPS HQ [Allocated Title]

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  • Title: TURKISH MISSION ARRIVE AT AMERICAN 2ND CORPS HQ [Allocated Title]
  • Film Number: AYY 382/2/4
  • Other titles: BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
  • Summary: The Turkish Military Mission visit the Headquarters of II Corps US Forces Commander at Gafsa, Tunisia. After the meeting three US officers are decorated for bravery.
  • Description: Shell bursts landing on an American heavy anti-aircraft position on the road between Djebel Berda and Djebel Chemsi. The Turkish Military Mission arrives at II Corps HQ where General Omurtak inspects a guard of military police. General Patton awards the Purple Heart to Colonel J J B Williams and Silver Stars to Major J H Gruver and Chaplain Lieutenant L Grosline outside II Corps Headquarters.
  • Access Conditions: IWM Attribution: © IWM
  • Featured Period: 1939-1945
  • Production Date: 1943-04-03
  • Production Country: GB
  • Production Details: War Office Film Unit (Production company) Rignold, Harry (Captain)1943-09-12Cameraman, service number 98582, killed in action during Salerno landings. See http://www.cwgc.org/search/casualty_details.aspx?casualty=938723 accessed 7 March 2011 (Production individual)
  • Personalities, Units and Organisations: Patton, George S. (person) Omurtak, Salih (person) Turkish Air Force (regiment/service) Turkish Army (regiment/service) United States Army, II Corps (regiment/service)
  • Keywords: Gafsa, Tunisia (geography) Tunisia 1942-1943, North Africa, Second World War (event) North Africa 1939-1945 (theme)
  • Physical Characteristics: Colour format: B&W Sound format: Silent
  • Technical Details: Format: 35mm Number of items/reels/tapes: 1 Footage: 100 ft; Running time: 1 min
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    AYY 382/2/4

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