BRITISH WAR LEADERS HONOURED

BRITISH WAR LEADERS HONOURED

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Marshal of the Royal Air Force Lord Tedder was honored as a Freeman of the City of London, with a ceremony at the historic Guildhall attended by notable figures like General Smuts and Mr. Harriman. He received a Sword of Honour and signed the Book of Fame. Later, Field Marshal Lord Alexander, now Governor General of Canada, was awarded a Doctor of Laws degree at McGill University, where he also presented decorations to university members for their service in WWII. Lord Alexander paid tribute to Canada's war dead at the Toronto War Memorial.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was made a Freeman of the City of London?

General Smuts

Lord Tedder

Lord Alexander

Mr. Harriman

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did the ceremony for Lord Tedder take place?

Toronto War Memorial

McGill University

Guildhall

Mansion House

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What degree did Lord Alexander receive at McGill University?

Doctor of Philosophy

Doctor of Science

Doctor of Laws

Doctor of Medicine

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How many men did Lord Alexander present decorations to for their service?

23

20

25

30

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At which location did Lord Alexander pay homage to Canada's war dead?

McGill University

Toronto War Memorial

Mansion House

Guildhall