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Frederick Albert Tilston. Essex Scottish (Highlanders). Born Toronto June 11, 1906
Frederick Albert Tilston. Essex Scottish (Highlanders). Born Toronto June 11, 1906

Frederick Albert Tilston. Essex Scottish (Highlanders). Born Toronto June 11, 1906

Date1966?
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Frederick Albert Tilston. Essex Scottish (Highlanders). Born Toronto June 11, 1906
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTS_1_B_434C_TILSTONF002
...Canada's tenth V.C, Major Fred Tilston of Toronto
...Canada's tenth V.C, Major Fred Tilston of Toronto
10/27/1945
Fifth V. C. winner, Ftl.-Lieut David (Bud) Hornell, Mimico was the first R.C.A.F. member to win the award in this war.
Fifth V. C. winner, Ftl.-Lieut David (Bud) Hornell, Mimico was the first R.C.A.F. member to win the award in this war.
1941?
Hero's award: The Victoria Cross was awarded to pilot David Hornell, right, who had grown up in a house on a street now known as Lake Cres
Hero's award: The Victoria Cross was awarded to pilot David Hornell, right, who had grown up in a house on a street now known as Lake Cres
3/24/1984
The six V.C.'S were honored guests at three receptions during their visit. Maj. Fred Tilston, Toronto, used occasion to try out his artificial legs fo(...)
The six V.C.'S were honored guests at three receptions during their visit. Maj. Fred Tilston, Toronto, used occasion to try out his artificial legs fo(...)
10/29/1945
Soldiers of the Queen
Soldiers of the Queen
1900
To the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty : the memorial of the committee of citizens chosen to represent the city of Toronto ... humbly sheweth your petitioners have had submitted to them by representatives of the militia force of the Dominion of Canada the propriety of bringing to Your Majesty's notice the question of an honorary recognition of their claims for active service in the field ...
To the Queen's Most Excellent Majesty : the memorial of the committee of citizens chosen to represent the city of Toronto ... humbly sheweth your petitioners have had submitted to them by representatives of the militia force of the Dominion of Canada the propriety of bringing to Your Majesty's notice the question of an honorary recognition of their claims for active service in the field ...
1897
B/W postcard depicting a photo of Simpsons Department Store decorated with British flags with c ...
Royal Visit Decorations – The Robert Simpson Company Limited, Toronto
Approximately 1939
B/W postcard depicting a photo of Simpsons Department Store decorated with British flags with c ...
Royal Visit Decorations – The Robert Simpson Company Limited, Toronto
Approximately 1939
B/W postcard depicting a photo of Simpsons Department Store decorated with British flags with c ...
Royal Visit Decorations – The Robert Simpson Company Limited, Toronto
Approximately 1939
Heroes of World War Honored by Toronto, Five holders of the Victoria Cross to whom Toronto paid tribute to-day
Heroes of World War Honored by Toronto, Five holders of the Victoria Cross to whom Toronto paid tribute to-day
11/6/1928
Maj. David V. Currie, V.C., of Moose Jaw, Sask., and Owen Sound, calls his wife and son in Owen Sound from Toronto, after arriving here today
Maj. David V. Currie, V.C., of Moose Jaw, Sask., and Owen Sound, calls his wife and son in Owen Sound from Toronto, after arriving here today
12/15/1944
Major David Currie, home after 28 months over seas, shows his wife the Victoria Cross which he won at Falaise, France, as they met today in Toronto. It was Mrs. Currie's birthday, happiest ever
Major David Currie, home after 28 months over seas, shows his wife the Victoria Cross which he won at Falaise, France, as they met today in Toronto. It was Mrs. Currie's birthday, happiest ever
12/15/1944