Vera Lynn sings: A large crowd at Union Station yesterday gathered to hear Vera Lynn sing some old-time songs at the Heroes' Day Concert, where those who fought in World War II came, many on crutches, to relive memories and chat about those years

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Vera Lynn sings: A large crowd at Union Station yesterday gathered to hear Vera Lynn sing some old-time songs at the Heroes' Day Concert, where those who fought in World War II came, many on crutches, to relive memories and chat about those years

Date7/1/1984

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Lynn, Vera (subject)

Russell, Jim (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives

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