Photos from 2010 Apeldoorn and Netherlands Trip

Stored in a white paper envelope are a set of 36 mostly colour and a few black and white photos from 48th Highlanders’ 2010 trip to Apeldoorn’s Liberation of Netherlands parade and ceremonies at Wilp and Holten. Various photos feature veterans and current members of the 48th Highlanders, such as LCol William “Bill” Stark, CD, […]

Lt George Allan Watson, 15th Bn – Photo Portrait

Lt George Allan Watson – Photo Portrait taken Jan 1915  just prior to leaving for France 5.5″ x 3.5″ George Allan Watson enlisted at Valcartier on 23 Sept 1914. Served with 15th Battalion.  Wounded in right leg near Vimy June 1916.  Spent several session recovering and finally discharged do to “Unfit for service” on Aug. […]

Folder of Ashling Photos & Postcards

Manila folder, 14″ x 9″, with Claude Ashling and Harold Ashling memorabilia, including newspaper clippings, postcards, documents, and photos. The majority date between 1908-1914 and relate to Claude Ashling. Photos include images of Sgt Claude Ashling, Pte Harold Ashling, their regiments, tents, the plane of the Count de Lessops at Weston in 1908, and several […]

Claude Ashling in 48th Highlander Uniform

Studio photograph, indicated by donation document to be of Claude Ashling in full uniform (including swagger stick, sporran, and spats). Dark wooden frame is 17″ x 12.5″. Glass is cracked in upper and lower right hand corners, with one crack running vertically across the glass.

Claude Ashling and Other Gottingen Prisoners of War (Photo)

Photograph in frame, 13.5″ x 9″. Image is of prisoners in prisoner of war camp at Gottingen, Germany. According to the donation documents for the item, the individual who is first from the right in the front row is Claude Ashling.    

Claude Ashling Family Photo Album

Black cardstock and paper photo album, 11.5″ x 9.5″,  of the Ashling family, including Sgt Claude Ashling. Includes several photos of Sgt Ashling in 48th Highlanders uniform. Largely family photos of individuals, children, vacations, and their home.

1st Bn Pipe Band at Seaford Sussex – 1 June 1943

Pipes and Drums at Seaford, Sussex, England just weeks before sailing from Gourock, Scotland for the landings at Pachino, Sicily on 9 July 1943. Front row: Morrison, Grand, PM A Anderson, Lt Col Johnston, A. Dewar, Donaldson, Blyth Middle row: Rennie, McVey, MacDonald, J. Raffin, Dewar, Stevenson, Boyle, Marr Back Row: Cook, Edminston, B. Elms, […]