“To Those Who Have No Known Grave“ (1930)

Full title reads: “Southampton. ’To those who have no known grave’. Field Marshal Sir William Robertson unveils beautiful memorial to those who lie ’somewhere in the unplumbed and estranging sea’.“ Southampton, Hampshire. Veterans and members of the British Legion come forward carrying flags. The march past rows of grave stones in war cemetery and form up by monument. Field Marshal Sir William Robertson makes speech about the simple memorial he is to unveil to those who died at sea during WWI. He pulls the cord to unveil the monument. Two priests carry out small service of dedication to bless the memorial. Flags are raised by Veterans. 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
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