Santa Claus Parade 1950’s

Band marching in front of Santa Claus turning the corner at Albert and James Street. Featured in the Toronto Sun 1998 Nov 15

48th personnel stand At Ease- Italy 1943, 44

5 48th Highlanders  standing at ease in Italy, 1943-44.  Capt. H.J. McCutcheon, RSM  J. R. “Tiny” Shaw, Maj Don Banton and CQMS, J. Church, Sr. and officer (name?) P1394

Mepacrine Signage for Malaria- Italy

“Mepacrine & Anti-Mosquito Cream After Sunset” sign in Italy. Malaria was an issue for the Canadians in Sicily and southern Italy. In Sicily the battalion after the Sicilian campaign was give a camp spot at the Simeto River. It was a lush area but home to the malaria mosquito. The battalion moved to Militello to […]