U.N. Greek Battalion In Korea (1951)

Korea



U.N. GREEK BATTALION IN KOREA



LS Greek battalion on parade. MS. Lt. Gen. Matthew B Ridgway (successor to late General Walton Walker) speaking to troops whilst on location (on the 131st anniversary of Greece's Independence Day). CU. Ridgway speaking into microphone. MS Greek officers with Greek bishop listening. MS. Ridgway congratulating Lieutenant Colonel Dennis Arbouzis (commander of United Nations Greek Battalion) and his men on behalf of the United Nations. LS Greek troops carrying Greek and UN banners. Ms Arbouzis saluting. LS. Greek battalion on the march with hillside camp in background.



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FILM ID:2555.13

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