Impressive last tribute at the funeral of a famous British admiral: full naval and military honours accorded the late Lord Wester Wemyss

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Impressive last tribute at the funeral of a famous British admiral: full naval and military honours accorded the late Lord Wester Wemyss

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The funeral of Late Lord Wester Wemyss crossing the Horse Guards' Parade on the way to Westminster Abbey. In place of the customary Union Jack, the White Ensign, which was flown by H.M.S. Euryalus, flagship of the late Lord Wemyes when he was admiral of the Fleet, covered the casket. Both his Majesty and the King, and the Prince of Wales were represented at the funeral which was witnessed by a great crowd gathered to pay tribute. The distinguished pall-bearers include Lord Trenchard, Earl Jel...

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1933-07-19

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Auckland Weekly News; Associated Press

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https://kura.aucklandlibraries.govt.nz/digital/collection/photos/id/281200

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Wester Weymss, Rosslyn Erskine Weymss, Baron, 1864-1933 / Military funerals

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