At the cantonment in Delhi, Archibald Wavell, Viceroy of India, decorates Brigadier Louis Jones with the Distinguished Service Order, for service at Sidi Barrani in north Africa.

Wavell decorating Brigadier L B Jones, formerly a battalion commander (1st Battalion?) in the 6th Rajputana Rifles, with the DSO, for service at Sidi Barrani. Wavell takes the salute at the marchpast of 6th Rajputana Rifles. Wavell at salute with Union flag flying. Civil and military specatators. Wavell still on the podium, talking with others, with his car in the foreground. Brief shot Wavell inspecting troops, with the regimental goat in front of the front rank.[30 ft here believed to be part of MWY 44] Wavell inspecting troops. Wavell meeting and shaking hands with Indian troops. Close-up Wavell, looking awkward. Group of officers with Jones in the middle. Close-up of Jones with tilt up from his medal. Jones with other officers, mostly Indian. [93 ft here believed to be part of MWY 44] Spectators in wicker chairs. Wavell taking the salute. Troops marching past. Spectators on their feet. Saluting base with Union flag. Troops passing.

Notes

This item appears on a composite viewing reel which contains MWY 42-44. This item, MWY 43, appears to have been compiled with some of its constituent material confused with that of MWY 44. The length given is a total of all the parts of MWY 42-44 thought to belong together as MWY 43.

Series note: The MWY series of films is believed to be part of a ‘pool’ of film received by the Government of India from various sources, including South East Asia Command, the Indian Inter-Service Public Relations Directorate, the Ministry of Information, and from Allied governments. This footage would have been considered for editing and release through the Indian Newsreel Parade; see INR series.