Last Batch Of British Troops Leave India (1948) | British Pathé

This archive footage depicts the last set of British troops to leave India in 1948, The Somerset Light Infantry. Starting with Major General Whistler conducting his farewell speech, it then leads on to the troops marching through the Gateway of India. For Archive Licensing Enquiries Visit: Explore Our Online Channel For FULL Documentaries, Fascinating Interviews & Classic Movies: #BritishPathé #History #Military #India Subscribe to the British Pathé YT Channel: (FILM ID:2425.1) Bombay India. Mute Lav. Two soldiers of the Somerset Light Infantry hold gifts from Indians, a painting and a model of the Gateway of India. Major General Whistler receives Indian Tricolour and drapes it over the painting. Troops of the Somerset Light Infantry. M.S. Governor of Bombay on saluting base. C.U. Major General Whistler speaking. M.S. Whistler making farewell speech. Side view of him speaking. Indian flag flying. L.S. Ditto. L.S. Governor of Bombay s