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Athol Brazier: He thought he was lucky to survive World War I in the Canadian Army

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Athol Brazier: He thought he was lucky to survive World War I in the Canadian Army

Date4/10/1982

Names

Olsen, Bob, 1931-2022 (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Athol Brazier: He thought he was lucky to survive World War I in the Canadian Army.

Subject

Longevity

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Object NumberTSPA_0024465F

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