48th Sgts Mess Dinner- 1967

Waiting for the head table, Sgts’ Mess Dinner 1967. The 48th Highlanders and the Royal Canadian Regiment and the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment comprised the 1st Brigade, 1st Canadian Division during the Second World War engagements in Sicily, Italy and The Netherlands. This built a deep respect and comradery between the regiments and their […]

Retirement Ceremony P/M Fraser – 29 Feb 1952

3 Highlanders at microphone during the retirement ceremony of Pipe Major Fraser. Pipe Major Fraser on Left, Pipe Major Ross Stewart and Drum Major Bill Elms on right. February 29, 1952.

48th Sgt Mess Dinner – RSM Elms receiving Pace Stick – 1967

RSM Elms speaking close up after receiving pace stick from RSM of RCR, Sgts’ Mess Dinner 1967. In the Second World War the 48th Highlanders of Canada, the Royal Canadian Regiment and The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment comprised the 1st Brigade, 1st Canadian Division. Their joint engagements in the battles of Sicily, Italy and […]

48th Sgt Mess Dinner – Marching in the Haggis – 1967

Sgt Bruce Gledhill marching in the Haggis. RSM Elms sticking dirk in Haggis at Sgts Mess Dinner 1967 with RCR in attendance.  Pipe Major Ross Stewart on extreme right edge of photo. RSM Montgomery between Elms and Stewart. P1046