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In Ottawa when the announcement was made, Maj

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In Ottawa when the announcement was made, Maj

Date2/14/1946

Names

Foote, John Weir, 1904-1988 (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

Format

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Original Toronto Star caption: In Ottawa when the announcement was made; Maj. John W. Foote immediately phoned his mother; Mrs. Gordon Foote; Lakefield; to tell her he had been awarded the V.C. Mother of the heroic Protestant padre was jubilant but refused to become excited

Subject

Military chaplains

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Photographs

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0047731F

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