Tommy Atkins AKA Wounded Tommies Pick Up Boxes From Tom Smith’s (1914-1918)

Location of events unknown - somewhere in UK. “Tommy Atkins“ and Tom Smith. Group of wounded British soldiers and sailors crossing street carrying a massive Christmas cracker with words “Tom Smith’s“ in middle and a Union Jack on either side. A policeman holds up traffic while they cross. Shot of the disabled soldiers on crutches coming out of doorway, each carries a stack of boxes (gifts for soldiers?), a small crowd watches. They are followed by two men carrying the big Xmas cracker. Above door is a sign which reads “Tom Smith’s Office“. Note: not sure what or who Tom Smith is - possibly well-known firm / company of time. Tommy Atkins is the nickname given to British soldiers (ie Tommies). 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 hi