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A Hero's trophy is this Nazi banner souvenir which Cpl
A Hero's trophy is this Nazi banner souvenir which Cpl

A Hero's trophy is this Nazi banner souvenir which Cpl

Date8/3/1945
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Original Toronto Star caption: A Hero's trophy is this Nazi banner souvenir which Cpl. Frederick George Topham, Canada's newest V.C., brought home to his mother, Mrs. Harry Topham, Beeresford Ave.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0085090F
Extra-Inning hero: Nelson Liriano gets a hero's welcome from Glenallen Hill, left, and Mookie Wilson after his double in the 13th gave the Jays and improbable 6-5 victory and kept the Orioles two lengths back in AL East race
Extra-Inning hero: Nelson Liriano gets a hero's welcome from Glenallen Hill, left, and Mookie Wilson after his double in the 13th gave the Jays and improbable 6-5 victory and kept the Orioles two lengths back in AL East race
9/20/1989
Hero's welcome: Jeff Kent, the hero in yesterday's 2-1 win, exchanges high-fives with the man he drove in, Kelly Gruber
Hero's welcome: Jeff Kent, the hero in yesterday's 2-1 win, exchanges high-fives with the man he drove in, Kelly Gruber
5/30/1992
War hero's father: Major F. Georges Triquet, is officer commanding A Coy., 2nd Battalion, Les Fusiliers du St. Laurent (R). Here he is seen holding rifle inspection of a squad from No. 1 platoon
War hero's father: Major F. Georges Triquet, is officer commanding A Coy., 2nd Battalion, Les Fusiliers du St. Laurent (R). Here he is seen holding rifle inspection of a squad from No. 1 platoon
3/8/1944
Back in Washington to receive a hero's welcome from his countrymen, Gen
Back in Washington to receive a hero's welcome from his countrymen, Gen
6/18/1943
A hero's welcome
A hero's welcome
10/9/1985
Ukrainian nationalist Valentyn Moroz is given a hero's welcome at Toronto International Airport
Ukrainian nationalist Valentyn Moroz is given a hero's welcome at Toronto International Airport
6/6/1979
The hero's hour: In the ninth inning, Roberto Alomar makes the Jays victors, and once again, right, the happy Jays are here again
The hero's hour: In the ninth inning, Roberto Alomar makes the Jays victors, and once again, right, the happy Jays are here again
8/23/1991
A hero's welcome: Krishton, left, and Matthew welcome their hockey heroes Mike Bullard and Dave Ellett, right, as the Leafs paid visit to Sick kids hospital
A hero's welcome: Krishton, left, and Matthew welcome their hockey heroes Mike Bullard and Dave Ellett, right, as the Leafs paid visit to Sick kids hospital
12/17/1991
Hero's welcome: Teammates, including Manny Lee (4), give Ernie Whitt high-five greetings as he crosses the plate after hitting home run in 11th inning that defeated the Rangers
Hero's welcome: Teammates, including Manny Lee (4), give Ernie Whitt high-five greetings as he crosses the plate after hitting home run in 11th inning that defeated the Rangers
8/17/1986
Superhero: Tim Simms, owner of Unicorn Comics in Oshawa, says heros like Spiderman are still the most popular among his clients.
Superhero: Tim Simms, owner of Unicorn Comics in Oshawa, says heros like Spiderman are still the most popular among his clients.
8/11/1987
Hero's welcome, The flags were flying on Bay St
Hero's welcome, The flags were flying on Bay St
5/11/1982
Hero's welcome: Susan Oakley, a volunteer waitress at a luncheon at the Legion's 258 Branch greets John Finnimore, 98, who was a sergeant-major wounded at Ypres
Hero's welcome: Susan Oakley, a volunteer waitress at a luncheon at the Legion's 258 Branch greets John Finnimore, 98, who was a sergeant-major wounded at Ypres
4/9/1989