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A Hero's trophy is this Nazi banner souvenir which Cpl
A Hero's trophy is this Nazi banner souvenir which Cpl

A Hero's trophy is this Nazi banner souvenir which Cpl

Date8/3/1945
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Original Toronto Star caption: A Hero's trophy is this Nazi banner souvenir which Cpl. Frederick George Topham, Canada's newest V.C., brought home to his mother, Mrs. Harry Topham, Beeresford Ave.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0085090F
Extra-Inning hero: Nelson Liriano gets a hero's welcome from Glenallen Hill, left, and Mookie Wilson after his double in the 13th gave the Jays and improbable 6-5 victory and kept the Orioles two lengths back in AL East race
Extra-Inning hero: Nelson Liriano gets a hero's welcome from Glenallen Hill, left, and Mookie Wilson after his double in the 13th gave the Jays and improbable 6-5 victory and kept the Orioles two lengths back in AL East race
9/20/1989
Hero's welcome: Jeff Kent, the hero in yesterday's 2-1 win, exchanges high-fives with the man he drove in, Kelly Gruber
Hero's welcome: Jeff Kent, the hero in yesterday's 2-1 win, exchanges high-fives with the man he drove in, Kelly Gruber
5/30/1992
Hero's welcome, The flags were flying on Bay St
Hero's welcome, The flags were flying on Bay St
5/11/1982
Superhero: Tim Simms, owner of Unicorn Comics in Oshawa, says heros like Spiderman are still the most popular among his clients.
Superhero: Tim Simms, owner of Unicorn Comics in Oshawa, says heros like Spiderman are still the most popular among his clients.
8/11/1987
Hero's high five: Frank Ruse, 97, left and Alan Ross, 105, salute each other as they recall ex-pilots in World War I, when they were couriers
Hero's high five: Frank Ruse, 97, left and Alan Ross, 105, salute each other as they recall ex-pilots in World War I, when they were couriers
11/10/1993
Help for a hero's family, vice-president of General Wingate branch of Canadian Legion, Sam Komenar solicits for $25,000 fund for family of Jack Blane,(...)
Help for a hero's family, vice-president of General Wingate branch of Canadian Legion, Sam Komenar solicits for $25,000 fund for family of Jack Blane,(...)
7/28/1964
Hero's welcome: Susan Oakley, a volunteer waitress at a luncheon at the Legion's 258 Branch greets John Finnimore, 98, who was a sergeant-major wounded at Ypres
Hero's welcome: Susan Oakley, a volunteer waitress at a luncheon at the Legion's 258 Branch greets John Finnimore, 98, who was a sergeant-major wounded at Ypres
4/9/1989
A hero's welcome: Krishton, left, and Matthew welcome their hockey heroes Mike Bullard and Dave Ellett, right, as the Leafs paid visit to Sick Kids hospital
A hero's welcome: Krishton, left, and Matthew welcome their hockey heroes Mike Bullard and Dave Ellett, right, as the Leafs paid visit to Sick Kids hospital
12/17/1991
Hero's children, An excited Jamie Fikis, 6, and his 8-year-old sister, Kristin, carry Ontario Medal for Firefighter's Bravery and citation honoring th(...)
Hero's children, An excited Jamie Fikis, 6, and his 8-year-old sister, Kristin, carry Ontario Medal for Firefighter's Bravery and citation honoring th(...)
5/14/1979
Ukrainian nationalist Valentyn Moroz is given a hero's welcome at Toronto International Airport
Ukrainian nationalist Valentyn Moroz is given a hero's welcome at Toronto International Airport
6/6/1979
Hero's award: The Victoria Cross was awarded to pilot David Hornell, right, who had grown up in a house on a street now known as Lake Cres
Hero's award: The Victoria Cross was awarded to pilot David Hornell, right, who had grown up in a house on a street now known as Lake Cres
3/24/1984
Hero's welcome: Mookie Wilson receives congratulations from Blue Jay teammates Kelly Gruber and Rob Ducey following his game-winning hit in the 10th inning yesterday
Hero's welcome: Mookie Wilson receives congratulations from Blue Jay teammates Kelly Gruber and Rob Ducey following his game-winning hit in the 10th inning yesterday
9/23/1990