Title:1st LOYAL CITY OF EXETER BATTALION, DEVON HOME GUARD STAND DOWN PARADE, 3 DEC 1944 [Main Title]
Film Number:MGH 3401
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Summary: Amateur film with intertitles featuring the stand down parade of the 1st Loyal City of Exeter Battalion of the Home Guard in Exeter, on 3 December 1944.
Description: “The Battalion marches through the city, led by the band of the Royal Marines”: The unit marches through the city of Exeter, with bomb damage to the surrounding buildings visible in the background.
“At the County Ground”: The unit arrives at the County Ground, a cricket ground in Exeter.
“The Mayor of Exeter, Alderman Vincent Thompson addresses the Battalion”: The Mayor makes a speech.
“...Four years of sacrifice and service...Comradeship...The thanks of the citizens of Exeter”: Panning shots of the assembled crowd.
“Parade Dismiss”: The Battalion is dismissed and celebrates with pints of beer.
“The Last Parade. The flag is handed to the Mayor of Exeter”: The unit’s flag is presented to the Mayor.
