by Linda Kay
British Pathé
Synopsis: Newsreel footage shows a wounded British soldier sitting in a chair and lovingly petting a black cat.
Reality Cat: The black cat happily sits upon the officer’s lap, clearly enjoying the pats and affection.
![Wounded Soldier - young British officer sitting in chair petting black cat](http://www.cinemacats.com/wp-content/uploads/movies/woundedsoldier01.jpg)
![Wounded Soldier - young British officer sitting in chair petting black cat](http://www.cinemacats.com/wp-content/uploads/movies/woundedsoldier02.jpg)
![Wounded Soldier - young British officer sitting in chair petting black cat](http://www.cinemacats.com/wp-content/uploads/movies/woundedsoldier03.jpg)
Final Mewsings: Soldiers and sailors know black cats are good luck!
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