At the hip is one position for firing the tommy gun, demonstrated by Maj

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At the hip is one position for firing the tommy gun, demonstrated by Maj

Date8/13/1941

Names

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

Unknown (photographer)

Format

Picture

Notes

Original Toronto Star caption: At the hip is one position for firing the tommy gun, demonstrated by Maj. J. MacGregor, V.C., M.C. (with bar), D.C.M., visiting Long Branch S.A.T.C.

Subject

Veterans

Victoria Cross

Medium

Photographs

Language

English

ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0028567F

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