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Black Watch: John Mitchell, 72, wore his Fulldress Black Watch uniform to the Toronto Cenotaph
Black Watch: John Mitchell, 72, wore his Fulldress Black Watch uniform to the Toronto Cenotaph

Black Watch: John Mitchell, 72, wore his Fulldress Black Watch uniform to the Toronto Cenotaph

Date11/11/1989
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Original Toronto Star caption: Black Watch: John Mitchell, 72, wore his Fulldress Black Watch uniform to the Toronto Cenotaph.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0028537F
World War II Veteran John Mitchell, in his dress uniform of the Black Watch Regiment, pays tribute to his fallen comrades as he joins in Remembrance D(...)
World War II Veteran John Mitchell, in his dress uniform of the Black Watch Regiment, pays tribute to his fallen comrades as he joins in Remembrance D(...)
11/11/1983
War blinded honor comrades, Blind veterans Charles Hornsby (left) and Ivan White of Victoria march yesterday to the Cenotaph at the old city hall, esc(...)
War blinded honor comrades, Blind veterans Charles Hornsby (left) and Ivan White of Victoria march yesterday to the Cenotaph at the old city hall, esc(...)
6/21/1972
D-Day memories: Jim Kenn, 70, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion color party at D-Day ceemonies at the old city hall Cenotaph today, presents arms during the salute
D-Day memories: Jim Kenn, 70, a member of the Royal Canadian Legion color party at D-Day ceemonies at the old city hall Cenotaph today, presents arms during the salute
6/6/1984
Proudly marching across the square at City Hall today after laying a wreath at the Cenotaph in honor of their fallen comrades are Dieppe prisoners of (...)
Proudly marching across the square at City Hall today after laying a wreath at the Cenotaph in honor of their fallen comrades are Dieppe prisoners of (...)
7/8/1967
On Parade: G.E. Lucas on his scooter, above, and pipe-smoking Murray Wilkes were among 6,000 veterans in yesterday's Warriors' Day Parade
On Parade: G.E. Lucas on his scooter, above, and pipe-smoking Murray Wilkes were among 6,000 veterans in yesterday's Warriors' Day Parade
8/18/1990
Bemedalled: Former Staff Sgt. John Mitchell of the Black Watch wears his World War II campaign medals proudly. He fought in North Africa, Italy, France, Holland and Germany
Bemedalled: Former Staff Sgt. John Mitchell of the Black Watch wears his World War II campaign medals proudly. He fought in North Africa, Italy, France, Holland and Germany
11/11/1980
Lloyd Tomczak and George Lefebvre, One can walk in parade, the other can't
Lloyd Tomczak and George Lefebvre, One can walk in parade, the other can't
7/24/1974
Common bond, Members of Sir Arthur Pearson Association of War Blinded gathered at Queen's Park for a memorial service, highlight of a five-day reunion(...)
Common bond, Members of Sir Arthur Pearson Association of War Blinded gathered at Queen's Park for a memorial service, highlight of a five-day reunion(...)
6/18/1980
Paul McColl, left, pokes a bit of fun at army photo of his old World War I buddy Horace Wakefield
Paul McColl, left, pokes a bit of fun at army photo of his old World War I buddy Horace Wakefield
11/9/1978
Welcome back: Wib Smith of Thornhill, a dispatch rider with the Saskatoon Light Infantry in World War II, and his wife Jean stroll along an Apeldoorn street during yesterday's reunion festivities
Welcome back: Wib Smith of Thornhill, a dispatch rider with the Saskatoon Light Infantry in World War II, and his wife Jean stroll along an Apeldoorn street during yesterday's reunion festivities
5/3/1985
Alf Richards is proud to have been at Dieppe, though it cost him his legs
Alf Richards is proud to have been at Dieppe, though it cost him his legs
8/18/1977
Decorations: Mississauga resident Harry Hassall has been invited to a Rideau Hall reception on Sunday by Governor-General Ray Hnatyshyn and his wife Gerda
Decorations: Mississauga resident Harry Hassall has been invited to a Rideau Hall reception on Sunday by Governor-General Ray Hnatyshyn and his wife Gerda
3/30/1992