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Bemedalled: Former Staff Sgt. John Mitchell of the Black Watch wears his World War II campaign medals proudly. He fought in North Africa, Italy, France, Holland and Germany
Bemedalled: Former Staff Sgt. John Mitchell of the Black Watch wears his World War II campaign medals proudly. He fought in North Africa, Italy, France, Holland and Germany

Bemedalled: Former Staff Sgt. John Mitchell of the Black Watch wears his World War II campaign medals proudly. He fought in North Africa, Italy, France, Holland and Germany

Date11/11/1980
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Original Toronto Star caption: Bemedalled: Former Staff Sgt. John Mitchell of the Black Watch wears his World War II campaign medals proudly. He fought in North Africa; Italy; France; Holland and Germany.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0001539F
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