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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.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
Usage Rights Public Domain (Learn More)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0085095F
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