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4th Canadian (Armoured) Division liberation of St. Lambert-sur-Dives

1944-08-19 · Lambert-sur-Dives · France

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Major David V. Curry (with pistol), accepting the surrender of German troops at St. Lambert-sur-Dives, France, 19 August 1944. This photo captures the actions that led to him being awarded the Victoria Cross

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