FOR VALOUR

FOR VALOUR

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History

KG - University

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The transcript describes a reception in London for holders of the Victoria Cross and George Cross, hosted by Sir Frederick Hoare. Notable attendees included Earl Mountbatten and Dorothy Thomas. The event coincided with the European premiere of 'Von Ryan's Express', a film starring Trevor Howard and Frank Sinatra, which depicts a daring escape by prisoners of war in 1943. The premiere supported the Victoria Cross and George Cross Benevolent Fund, with forty award holders present. The film is a tribute to courage and heroism.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who hosted the reception for the holders of the Victoria Cross and the George Cross?

Sir Frederick Hoare and his wife

Frank Sinatra

Earl Mountbatten

Trevor Howard

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reason for the assembly of gallant men and women?

The European premiere of Von Ryan's Express

A Commonwealth meeting

A military parade

A charity ball

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is one of the stars of Von Ryan's Express?

Earl Mountbatten

Miss Dorothy Thomas

Bob Holloway

Trevor Howard

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the film Von Ryan's Express pay tribute to?

The courage of prisoners of war

The ideals of the Commonwealth

The French Resistance

The retirement of Earl Mountbatten

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who is Odette Hallow?

A George Cross holder and Heroine of the French Resistance

A star in Von Ryan's Express

The wife of Sir Frederick Hoare

A retired Defence Chief

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