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Five Winners of the Empire's highest award for gallantry in the two World Wars were honored guests at the Speaker's dinner, marking the opening of the(...)
Five Winners of the Empire's highest award for gallantry in the two World Wars were honored guests at the Speaker's dinner, marking the opening of the(...)

Five Winners of the Empire's highest award for gallantry in the two World Wars were honored guests at the Speaker's dinner, marking the opening of the(...)

Date5/15/1946
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Original Toronto Star caption: Five Winners of the Empire's highest award for gallantry in the two World Wars were honored guests at the Speaker's dinner, marking the opening of the second session of the 22nd Ontario legislature. Left to right, the Victoria Cross winners are W. L. Rayfield, B. H. Geary, Major the Rev. John Foote, T. W. Tommy Holmes and Harry Robson. The lieutenant-governor of Ontario, Hon. Albert Matthews, was present at the dinner
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
      CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
      Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
      Object NumberTSPA_0028560F
      Award winners: Dr. John Scott, left, Carl Hiebert, centre, and Peter Dalglish are three of the five winners of the 1986 Vanier Awards. They'll be honored at a Sheraton Centre dinner tonight
      Award winners: Dr. John Scott, left, Carl Hiebert, centre, and Peter Dalglish are three of the five winners of the 1986 Vanier Awards. They'll be honored at a Sheraton Centre dinner tonight
      Eglinton, Rick
      3/5/1987
      The star's stars: Toronto Star sports columnist Wayne Parrish (left) and book columnist Ken Adachi attend the National Newspaper Awards dinner, where winners were honored last night
      The star's stars: Toronto Star sports columnist Wayne Parrish (left) and book columnist Ken Adachi attend the National Newspaper Awards dinner, where winners were honored last night
      Adachi, Ken
      4/20/1980
      A dinner for Cardinal SlipyJ. New Ukrainian cardinal Joseph Slipyj as honored in absentia at King Edward dinner Saturday. Special guests were, from le(...)
      A dinner for Cardinal SlipyJ. New Ukrainian cardinal Joseph Slipyj as honored in absentia at King Edward dinner Saturday. Special guests were, from le(...)
      Dutton, Don
      6/21/1965
      The Queen and Prince Philip return to Parliament after opening to attend dinner given by Speakers of the House and Senate. She wears a flame-colored gown with a white fur stole, and a diamond tiara
      The Queen and Prince Philip return to Parliament after opening to attend dinner given by Speakers of the House and Senate. She wears a flame-colored gown with a white fur stole, and a diamond tiara
      Elizabeth II, Queen of Great Britain, 1926-2022
      10/18/1977
      Guest speakers: Bill Davis (left) and Stephen Lewis are two lecturers lined up by U of T
      Guest speakers: Bill Davis (left) and Stephen Lewis are two lecturers lined up by U of T
      Darrell, Dick
      10/10/1984
      Award winners: Star staffers (from left) Don Dutton, Nick Pron and Kathy English were honored by the Metro Police Association for excellence in writing and photography
      Award winners: Star staffers (from left) Don Dutton, Nick Pron and Kathy English were honored by the Metro Police Association for excellence in writing and photography
      Bull, Ron
      3/23/1987
      Jack Nissen: Man who risked his life to find out type of radar the Germans were using in World War II could win highest award.
      Jack Nissen: Man who risked his life to find out type of radar the Germans were using in World War II could win highest award.
      Lautens, Richard
      11/11/1991
      Retiring fire chief honored. Retiring chief ot Toronto's fire department, Frank Coakwell shakes hands with guests last night who attended a testimonial dinner at the Royal York Hotel to pay tribute his 50 years of service to the city. He retires officially on Dec. 30.
      Retiring fire chief honored. Retiring chief ot Toronto's fire department, Frank Coakwell shakes hands with guests last night who attended a testimonial dinner at the Royal York Hotel to pay tribute his 50 years of service to the city. He retires officially on Dec. 30.
      Innell, Reg, 1926-2018
      12/8/1968
      Special award winners honored. Winners of Gus Ryder special athlete awards for overcoming great handicaps in swimming are, front (I. to r.) Audrey Ham(...)
      Special award winners honored. Winners of Gus Ryder special athlete awards for overcoming great handicaps in swimming are, front (I. to r.) Audrey Ham(...)
      James, Norman
      1/27/1964
      Winners: David Cronenberg, who shared best director honors (for his Videodrome) with Bob (A Christmas Story) Clark, hugs best supporting actress Jackie Burroughs (of The Wars)
      Winners: David Cronenberg, who shared best director honors (for his Videodrome) with Bob (A Christmas Story) Clark, hugs best supporting actress Jackie Burroughs (of The Wars)
      Lennon, Frank
      3/21/1984
      Opening the legislature, Premier William Davis escorts Lieutenant-Governor Pauline McGibbon to the Speaker's chair yesterday. It was the first time th(...)
      Opening the legislature, Premier William Davis escorts Lieutenant-Governor Pauline McGibbon to the Speaker's chair yesterday. It was the first time th(...)
      Goode, Jeff
      3/11/1975
      The six V.C.'S were honored guests at three receptions during their visit. Maj. Fred Tilston, Toronto, used occasion to try out his artificial legs fo(...)
      The six V.C.'S were honored guests at three receptions during their visit. Maj. Fred Tilston, Toronto, used occasion to try out his artificial legs fo(...)
      Currie, David Vivian, 1912-1986
      10/29/1945