The Falcon July 2023
Matrimony Document for John Pollands Girvan July 6th, 1918.
8 1/2 x 11 Issued at London on July 6, 1918 to Major John Pollands Girvan and Jean Elizabeth Sword.
Newspaper articles pertaining to the death of John Pollands Girvan’s Son
A) condolence letter and envelope dated June 5th, 1961 B) Article detailing death
Toronto Star Article in 1942- The 48th Highlanders rate their own cenotaph
Newspaper clipping of page G12 from the Toronto Star – November 6 1942, article written by Donald Jones of Historical Toronto, covers the history of the memorial cenotaph, article includes a large photo of the 48th Highlanders during Remembrance Day parade, article also includes a small photo of the 48th Highlanders Memorial.
Genealogical and Military Records of L/Cpl Crawford, Robert Palmer
Scanned and printed documents and images accessed from Ancestry.ca, including family trees, photos, the entry in the War Graves Registry, 1901 census information, and personnel files from WWI. The envelope also includes a message note stating it was donated by Warren McLaughlin on 19-Feb-18.
Letter re medals of Graham MacLachlan to nephew
Framed original handwritten letter from Lt. Campbell MacLachlan to his nephew Graham MacLachlan giving Graham his Uncle Graham MacLachlan’s war medals in 1982. The family of Lt. Ed MacLachlan donated three sets of medals in total, those of Ed and his two brothers: : Lt. Commander Campbell MacLachlan, RCNVR (1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, […]
Diary about Lt Ed MacLachlan created by his family
This diary about Edward MacLachlan, 48th Highlander killed in action in Sicily and his brothers who all served in WW2 was created by Ms. Carolyn Graham MacLachlan to share with family members and students of Rotherglen School, Oakville where she teaches. A copy was sent to Ridley College, St. Catherines, where Carolyn MacLachan’s uncles all […]
Box 20 – Unit Financial Records – 1923 to 1960, 1977 and 1978
Box contains Unit financial records for 1923 , 1939 and 1950 to 1960 and 1977 and 1978. Ledgers and file folders
Letter from John MacIntyre, HCol 48th Highlanders to The Honourable Colonel Judy May Foote, P.C., O.N.L. -May 2, 2023
Letter and 3 page attachment to: Her Honour The Honourable Judy May Foote, P.C., O.N.L. Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador Government House P.O. Box 5517 St. John’s, NL A1C 5W4 Your Honour, I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. In your role as Honorary Colonel of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, […]
CQMS Herb Pike on Twenty-Five Cent Piece
In recognition of “The Year of the Veteran” the Canadian Mint struck a quarter with the images in profile of two veterans of the Canadian Forces. The veterans selected were the 48th Highlanders’ Herb Pike representing the veterans of The Second World War and Angela Mondou as a Peacekeeping veteran. A 10 Dollar Fine Silver […]