48th Bn on parade 1899

Lithograph of the original painting of the 48th Battalion (Highlanders) in full scarlet dress uniform, displayed in the museum. Under the painting on the left side: ‘Supplement to the Christmas Globe, 1899’. In the foreground on horseback is LCol Cosby, Commanding Officer. The picture is signed by the artist, Arthur H. Hider. The city of […]

Do you remember, when you dressed like this

Pen and Ink drawing. Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915.  He rose to the rank of Sgt in the 92nd Battalion but was reduced in rank when he was sent in a reinforcement draft to the 15th Battalion, No. 1 Company, No. 4 Platoon, Bombing section. He was […]

Do you remember reading some news about the war

Pen and Ink drawing. Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915.  He rose to the rank of Sgt in the 92nd Battalion but was reduced in rank when he was sent in a reinforcement draft to the 15th Battalion, No. 1 Company, No. 4 Platoon, Bombing section. He was […]

15th Bn Soldier with Helmet & Cigarette

“No Question Who Won The War” . Drawing by Lt. J E Banton. A 16 inch (40.64 cm) by 20 inch (50.8 cm) of Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915.  He rose to the rank of Sgt in the 92nd Battalion but was reduced in rank when he […]

Crossing Canal du Nord

Pen and ink drawing by Lt. J. E. Banton, 15th Battalion. Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915.  He rose to the rank of Sgt in the 92nd Battalion but was reduced in rank when he was sent in a reinforcement draft to the 15th Battalion, No. 1 Company, […]

Do you remember Canal du Nord

Pen and ink drawing. Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915.  He rose to the rank of Sgt in the 92nd Battalion but was reduced in rank when he was sent in a reinforcement draft to the 15th Battalion, No. 1 Company, No. 4 Platoon, Bombing section. He was […]

Do you remember Christmas 1917 Gouy Servins

Pen and ink drawing. Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915.  He rose to the rank of Sgt in the 92nd Battalion but was reduced in rank when he was sent in a reinforcement draft to the 15th Battalion, No. 1 Company, No. 4 Platoon, Bombing section. He was […]

A much needed wash back in reserve lines

Pen and ink drawing by Lt. J E Banton. Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915.  He rose to the rank of Sgt in the 92nd Battalion but was reduced in rank when he was sent in a reinforcement draft to the 15th Battalion, No. 1 Company, No. 4 […]

Do you remember filling sandbags

Pen and ink drawing Private John Erwin Banton attested into the 92nd Battalion CEF on 14 Aug 1915.  He rose to the rank of Sgt in the 92nd Battalion but was reduced in rank when he was sent in a reinforcement draft to the 15th Battalion, No. 1 Company, No. 4 Platoon, Bombing section. He was […]