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.
Alternative Title:BRITISH ARMY OPERATIONS IN THE SECOND WORLD WAR [Allocated Series Title]
Colour:B&W
Digitised:Yes
Object_Number:AYY 382/2/4
Sound:Silent
Access Conditions:IWM
Film: IWM
Featured Period:1939-1945
Production Date:1943-04-03-1943-04-03
Production Country:GB
Production Details:War Office Film Unit (Production company)
Rignold, Harry (Captain) (Production individual)
