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52 years ago on this day, 30th January 1965, the state funeral of Sir Winston Churchill was held. You can watch the British Pathe news footage below:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=GC1WEdgXKEI

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Pete Rogers, son of LSgt Joe Rogers MM & nephew of TSM Ken McAllister. Both No2 Commando.
God and the Soldier, all men adore, In time of danger and not before.
When the danger is passed and all things righted, God is forgotten, and the Soldier slighted.


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