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The big moment came and then Cpl
The big moment came and then Cpl

The big moment came and then Cpl

Date8/3/1945
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Original Toronto Star caption: The big moment came and then Cpl. Topham learnec that he was receiving the Empire's highest award, the Victoria Cross. Here Capt. Handley Geary, V.C., pins the token ribbon on the chest of Canada's newest hero.
Medium
Photographs
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Object NumberTSPA_0085095F
Getting a big welcome home, Cpl
Getting a big welcome home, Cpl
Teskey, Frank
1/6/1969
Cpl. Bob Robinson, Cpl. Paul Elcome Militiamen will relieve regulars in the Middle East
Cpl. Bob Robinson, Cpl. Paul Elcome Militiamen will relieve regulars in the Middle East
Beaty, Keith
4/10/1974
Three kittle white-clad maids were so excited they almost forgot to hand the Queen this lovely bouquet when the great moment came, in Quebec's Battlef(...)
Three kittle white-clad maids were so excited they almost forgot to hand the Queen this lovely bouquet when the great moment came, in Quebec's Battlef(...)
Elizabeth, Queen, consort of George VI, King of Great Britain, 1900-2002
5/20/1939
A proud moment came for Elaine Ogaki, 6, at Saturday's opening of the Japanese Cultural Centre in Don Mills when Prime Minister Pearson autographed a (...)
A proud moment came for Elaine Ogaki, 6, at Saturday's opening of the Japanese Cultural Centre in Don Mills when Prime Minister Pearson autographed a (...)
Dinsmore, Ted
6/8/1964
Of the most exciting moments at Leaf Gardens came when Stephen met Tor Maple Leaf goalie Jacques Plante
Of the most exciting moments at Leaf Gardens came when Stephen met Tor Maple Leaf goalie Jacques Plante
Griffin, Doug
5/24/1971
The moment of victory. The winning goal for the Czech team in last night's 1-0 win over Team Canada at Montreal in Canada Cup series came in closing m(...)
The moment of victory. The winning goal for the Czech team in last night's 1-0 win over Team Canada at Montreal in Canada Cup series came in closing m(...)
Lennon, Frank
9/9/1976
A Happy Moment for Mr. and Mrs. Michael Habash, North York, came on the weekend when they took their daughter Youmna, 11, right, home from the Hospita(...)
A Happy Moment for Mr. and Mrs. Michael Habash, North York, came on the weekend when they took their daughter Youmna, 11, right, home from the Hospita(...)
Dinsmore, Ted
4/9/1971
Cpl. Frederick George Topham, V.C., gives his bundle of clothing to the National Clothing Collection chairman, Elwood A. Hughes. Every country in Euro(...)
Cpl. Frederick George Topham, V.C., gives his bundle of clothing to the National Clothing Collection chairman, Elwood A. Hughes. Every country in Euro(...)
Topham, Fredrick George, 1917-1974
10/16/1945
Lance-Cpl, Andre Paquet, 29, among the first members of the Royal 22nd Regiment to leave Quebec City for Cyprus yesterday, gets a farewell kiss from h(...)
Lance-Cpl, Andre Paquet, 29, among the first members of the Royal 22nd Regiment to leave Quebec City for Cyprus yesterday, gets a farewell kiss from h(...)
Grant, Frank
3/16/1964
Lineman with Toronto Hydro now is Cpl
Lineman with Toronto Hydro now is Cpl
Topham, Fredrick George, 1917-1974
8/23/1947
Cpl. Fred Topham, V.C., laid the corner stone for the Sunnybrook hospital
Cpl. Fred Topham, V.C., laid the corner stone for the Sunnybrook hospital
Topham, Fredrick George, 1917-1974
11/10/1945
A Hero's trophy is this Nazi banner souvenir which Cpl
A Hero's trophy is this Nazi banner souvenir which Cpl
Topham, Fredrick George, 1917-1974
8/3/1945