GUARDSMEN'S FAREWELL TO OLD TED

GUARDSMEN'S FAREWELL TO OLD TED

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Interactive Video

History

KG - University

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The video highlights Ted Murray's nearly 50 years of service with the Brigade of Guards through his Tea Wagon. At 80, Ted, a World War I veteran, is honored with a ceremonial farewell at the Guards Depot. His service, which began in 1921, included notable customers like General Wavell. Despite modernizing his wagon, Ted only increased the price of tea by a penny. The Guards plan to preserve his wagon among other famous army vehicles.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Ted Murray's role with the Brigade of Guards?

He managed the armory.

He was a drill instructor.

He ran a Tea Wagon.

He was a commanding officer.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where was Ted's ceremonial farewell held?

At the Royal Palace

At the Guards Depot at Purbright

In his hometown

At the Brigade Headquarters

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How long had Ted been serving the Guards with his Tea Wagon?

Since 1930

Since 1918

Since 1945

Since 1921

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who suggested that Ted should mechanize his van?

A fellow veteran

The local council

His family

General Wavell

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What decision was made about Ted's wagon as a gesture of appreciation?

It was auctioned for charity.

It was given to his family.

It was sold to a museum.

It was preserved among famous army vehicles.