Congleton Hails The Conquering Hero (1945)

Full title reads: “CONGLETON HAILS THE CONQUERING HERO“. Congleton, Cheshire. Procession marching up crowded street headed by . band. American troops marching through the streets. War hero, Sergeant Eardley, V.C. M.M. & Croix de Guerre is welcomed by the villagers. Crowds cheering, flags, etc. Sergeant Eardley standing in jeep, cheered, kissed by woman. Close up shot of front door - decorated with flags and King’s coat of arms. Close up shot of Sergeant Eardley with wife. (Mute & Track Negs.) FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters historical collection, which includes more than 136,000 items from the news agencies Gaumont Graphic (1910-1932), Empire News Bulletin (1926-1930), British Paramount (1931-1957), and Gaumont British (1934-195