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3d Russian singer retaining trio and three duos from silent English performer (9). I have C?A?I?P??. Any help appreciated. Also struggling with 24ac which is linked. Sailors and soldiers in a spot getting decoration (9) I have ??O???E??.

Hi alland, Chaliapin (Feodor) using a trio and 3 duos from Chaplin.
Adornment,( RN + men) in a dot

Thanks Ginge, I hadn't heard of the Russian singer but I know now! Adornment was really simple.
I'm ashamed