Captain Pillar of the Brixham trawler ’Provident’ and crew (1915)

GAUMONT GRAPHIC NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Captain William Pillar and crew members of the trawler Provident after being decorated by King George V for their rescue of Royal Navy sailors from the sunken battleship HMS Formidable Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: Latest News in Pictures from all Parts of the World ENGLAND: Unknown: EXT MV. Capt. Pillar & some of the their decorations. CU. Capt. Pillar MV. Capt. Pillar & companion descend steps. CU. Capt. Pillar . Decorated men pose for camera. CU. Medal. Great Britain, Ceremonies - Decorations, Board of Trade, Personalities - Miscellaneous battleship, “Formidable“, rescue, hero, heroes, heroism, RN Background: Captain William Pillar and crew members of the trawler Provident after being decorated by King George V for their rescue of Royal Navy sailors from the sunken battleship HMS Form