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Ex-Sailors march

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Ex-Sailors march

Date5/5/1985

Names

Lennon, Frank (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: Ex-Sailors march: Veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic march past St.Paul's church on Bloor St. E. during ceremonies yesterday marking the end 40 years ago of the costly but often unsung World War II battles in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic. Hundreds of Canadians perished in the relentless war on the U-boat packs to kept the vital lifeline from America to Britain open.

Subject

Remembrance Day (Canada)

World War, 1939-1945

Medium

Photographs

Language

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0028484F

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