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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(...)

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(...)

Date10/29/1945
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  • 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 for the first time. From left, they are: Cpl. Fred Topham, Pte. Ernest Smokey Smith, Major Tilston, Lieut.-Col. Paul Triquet, Maj. David Currie, Maj. Mahony
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Original Toronto Star caption: 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 for the first time. From left, they are: Cpl. Fred Topham, Pte. Ernest Smokey Smith Major Tilston, Lieut.-Col. Paul Triquet, Maj. David Currie, Maj. Mahony
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      ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
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      ...Canada's tenth V.C, Major Fred Tilston of Toronto
      ...Canada's tenth V.C, Major Fred Tilston of Toronto
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