Word: benott
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Dates: during 1930-1939
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Bombardier Benott was last to be medaled. For 20 years he has been firing 21-gun salutes. As soon as he decently could, after being medaled, Bombardier Benott marched round to the front of the Palace, made ready to blaze away once more. Hundreds of eyes peered through the iron railing, focused on the small door at the right of the Palace, on the long red plush carpet leading to the dark maroon (almost black) Royal Daimler. Briskly, in an impeccable grey topper, King George walked the carpet, squiring Queen Mary amid lusty cheers. He was going to cele- brate...
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