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Ex-sallors march
Ex-sallors march

Ex-sallors march

Date5/5/1985
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  • Ex-sallors march: Veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic march past St. Paul's church on Bloor St. E. during ceremonies yesterday marking the end 40 years ago of the costly but often unsung World War II battles in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic. Hundreds of Canadians perished in the relentless war on the U-boat packs to kept the vital lifeline from America to Britain open.
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Original Toronto Star caption: Ex-sallors march: Veterans of the Battle of the Atlantic march past St. Paul's church on Bloor St. E. during ceremonies yesterday marking the end 40 years ago of the costly but often unsung World War II battles in the frigid waters of the North Atlantic. Hundreds of Canadians perished in the relentless war on the U-boat packs to kept the vital lifeline from America to Britain open.
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0028482F
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