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Thousands cheer as Toppy approaches the city hall for the joint city and York township reception
Thousands cheer as Toppy approaches the city hall for the joint city and York township reception

Thousands cheer as Toppy approaches the city hall for the joint city and York township reception

Date8/8/1945
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  • Thousands cheer as Toppy approaches the city hall for the joint city and York township reception. Taking part in the parade are fellow members of the First Canadian Parachute Battalion and six other Victoria Cross winner were there to greet him.
  • Thousands cheer as Toppy approaches the city hall for the joint city and York township reception
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Original Toronto Star caption: Thousands cheer as Toppy approaches the city hall for the joint city and York township reception. Taking part in the parade are fellow members of the First Canadian Parachute Battalion and six other Victoria Cross winner were there to greet him.
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    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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    Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0085096F
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