The London Victory Celebrations of 1946 were British Commonwealth, Empire and Allied victory celebrations held after the defeat of the Axis powers in World War II. On 1 November 1945 the Prime Ministe
The Official Programme of the Victory Celebrations.
Representatives of the Greek armed forces, including two Evzones in their traditional fustanella.
Four DUKW amphibious vehicles taking part in the Victory Parade in London on 8 June 1946.
Regiments of the Indian Army march in the Victory Parade.
Reg Rattey
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Reginald Roy Rattey, VC was an Australian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry "in the face of the enemy" that can be awarded to members of the British or Commonwealth arme
Reg Rattey, c. 1945
Rattey (3rd from left) meets King George VI at the Victory Parade in London, in June 1946.
Rattey's medals