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The big moment came and then Cpl

Date8/3/1945

Names

James, Norman (photographer)

Topham, Fredrick George, 1917-1974 (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: The big moment came and then Cpl. Topham learnec that he was receiving the Empire's highest award, the Victoria Cross. Here Capt. Handley Geary, V.C., pins the token ribbon on the chest of Canada's newest hero.

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0085095F

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