18-Year-Old Hero Private Chafer Vc (1916)

An 18-year-old hero - Private Chafer, 1st East Yorks Regiment, who won VC for carrying important messages under shell fire although wounded - 1916. Location of events unknown. Homecoming scene: mother standing outside family home; by steps; Pvt. C. comes out of house & down steps; walking with cane; accompanied by another young man (teenage brother?). Alone; he walks a few steps into front yard; sits down in a wicker chair; crosses his legs; opens newspaper; smiling. Just the picture of rest and relaxation. Leisure. Major change of scene: GV from raised position looking over courtyard in front of huge cathedral. A very formal procession coming out doors. Pomp; ritual; ceremony. Decorations. World War One. 402B FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Re