The Free French Forces in the Near East now serve beneath two flags, the Free French Banner and the Union Jack, were recently presented to the corps in a ceremony at Ismatieh.
High British opicials, including the Ambassador, Sir Miles Lampson, who will be remembered here for his service' in China, were present. The picture shows the colour guard just after the ceremony, Since then the Free French troops have distinguished themselves at Bardia and Tobruk, The European War, January 26.
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