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A closeup of a man, wearing a poppy in one lapel and a medal on the other.
Nearly 30 years after the end of the Korean War, medals were handed out to 12 Ontario citizens who fought there with United Nations forces
A closeup of a man, wearing a poppy in one lapel and a medal on the other.

Nearly 30 years after the end of the Korean War, medals were handed out to 12 Ontario citizens who fought there with United Nations forces

Date23 June 1983
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Original Toronto Star caption: Nearly 30 years after the end of the Korean War, medals were handed out by South Korean ambassador Kyu Hyun Lee, honoring 12 Ontario citizens who fought there with United Nations forces.
Country:Canada
City, town or township:Toronto
Province or state:Ontario
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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0130167F
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