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On hand to honor their uncle are Margaret Swanton and Bobby and Margaret Topham

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On hand to honor their uncle are Margaret Swanton and Bobby and Margaret Topham

Date8/3/1945

Names

James, Norman (photographer)

Topham, Fredrick George, 1917-1974 (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: On hand to honor their uncle are Margaret Swanton and Bobby and Margaret Topham. They knew he was a hero because he'd done wonderful things in the Battle of the Rhine-saved many lives at danger to his own-but still didn't know how great.

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0085092F

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