British Generals Wavell and Auchinleck are awarded the U.S. Legion of Merit (1945)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit General Archibald Wavell and General Claude Auchinleck, British Army commanders in the Middle East and India, are awarded the American Legion of Merit medal for their service in the war Full Description: INDIA: New Wavell: EXT AUCKINLECK. General Sir Claude Investiture at inspection of the Fouth Gurkha. awarded the Legion of Merit, WAVELL, General. In New Deli receives medal The Legion of Merit, Personalities - Armed Forces; Personalities - Politicians; Ceremonies - Decorations Field Marshal Archibald Percival Wavell, 1st Earl Wavell, Field Marshal Sir Claude John Eyre Auchinleck, USA, US, Legion of Merit, ribbon, decoration, award, medal, service, heroism, combat, troops, troop, soldiers, war, World War II, World War 2, World War Two, Second World War, WWII, postwar, post-war Background: General Archibald Wa