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.
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 […]
Toronto/Life/January 1970 48th Highlanders Ball, Royal York-1970
Article on 48th Highlanders Ball. Pictures of LCol David Temple, CD and Janet Cameron, who presented roses to Mrs. Roland Michener. LCol. W.W. G. Darling, Capt. D.B. Osler and wife and BGen Ian Johnston. Haggis and Robert Burn’s Ode read by WO. A.F. Rankin, CD, WO Charles Harding, CD in background. Head table Mrs. Peter […]
Obituary Chipman, Thomas Brown and Chipman, Cara Bernice-2022, Dec 20
Obituaries for Thomas Brown Chipman DOD 20 December 2022, age 94 Served with 48th Highlanders of Canada 1949-51 and 1st Canadian Highland Battalion, 1952-54 As a Lieutenant when Canada sent a brigade to the British Army of the Rhine as a NATO commitment. Mrs. Chipman, Cara Bernice “Bobbie” DOD December 26, 2022 Former member […]
The Globe and Mail 7th May 1945
A 24 inch by 34 inch quad-fold newspaper of the Globe and Mail Ontario Edition 7th May 1945 with headline “WAR END MATTER OF HOURS” The photograph shows the German Delegation signing the instrument of surrender of the entire German military forces world-wide at the close of the Second World War. The signing took place […]
The Globe front page 1900
A 12 inch by 17 inch section of the Feb 27th 1900 Globe featuring the “Capture of Boer leader Gen. P.A. Cronje” On the back are many articles from the same paper relating to the Boer War. Born in the Cape Colony but raised in the South African Republic, Cronjé had a distinctive appearance, being […]
48th NCO F. D. Lorsch
Sgt G Company R.C.R. transferred from C Company, 48th Highlanders formerly a Colour Sergeant age 21. The Saturday Globe April 7, 1900.
Maj W.H. Aird Special File – Newspaper Clippings
Maj W. H. Aird Special File (Bound in a black cover) various sized newspaper clippings Pages: 1. Article: To The 48th Highlanders” by Gregory Clark Series by date: 48th Highlanders Officers Association (These narratives are written by 1st Battalion for publication in Home Battalion Officers Association bulletins) 2 to 5 Bulletin No.24 – June 25, 1945, […]