[BURMESE TROOPS Part 1

Description

UNEDITED MILITARY FILM REPORT: On presentation of Citation for Military Assistance, awards to Burmese soldiers at Simelumkaba, Burma, and other activities. Father Stewart, Capt, Sherman B. "Pete" Joost, Lt, Julien Nienczyk and other OSS personnel pose for group shot, Father Stewart reads citation as Joost and Burmese officer award medals and shotguns to Lazum Tang and other Burmese soldiers. Decorated soldiers pose for group portrait. Civilians and OSS personnel dance to celebrate awards. Burmese troops cross river. OSS sergeant enters village where he gives supplies to new recruits.

Collection

Records of the Office of Strategic Services

Series

Training and Informational Films Relating to World War II