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John W. Morrill, left, made his escape from Corregidor in a small boat and 31 days later reached Australia
John W. Morrill, left, made his escape from Corregidor in a small boat and 31 days later reached Australia

John W. Morrill, left, made his escape from Corregidor in a small boat and 31 days later reached Australia

Date5/22/1943
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Original Toronto Star caption: John W. Morrill; left; made his escape from Corregidor in a small boat and 31 days later reached Australia.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0019126F
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