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Topical Budget 266-1: Chiswick's Gallant Gunner (1916)
 

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"CHISWICK'S GALLANT GUNNER Maj. Gen. Lord Cheylsmore decorates Gunner Maurice Samuels, a Chiswick tramcar driver, with the Military Medal, for rescuing wounded under heavy fire at Ypres". Lord Cheylsmore passing down line of troops. Awards medal to Samuels and leads three cheers. Close-up of Samuels, who salutes.