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Brig. John M. Rockingham of Victoria, B.C., was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for gallantry in the field by the King in a recent royal inves(...)
Brig. John M. Rockingham of Victoria, B.C., was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for gallantry in the field by the King in a recent royal inves(...)

Brig. John M. Rockingham of Victoria, B.C., was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for gallantry in the field by the King in a recent royal inves(...)

Date10/28/1944
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Original Toronto Star caption: Brig. John M. Rockingham of Victoria, B.C., was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for gallantry in the field by the King in a recent royal investiture held at Canadian headquarters in the field in Belgium. Here he is wearing his medal shortly after being decorated.
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    ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
    CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
    Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
    Object NumberTSPA_0076943F
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