Division Inspection , Gen Simonds shaking Col Johnston’s hand-1943
Gen Simonds shaking Col Johnston’s hand at inspection of troops in Scotland 1943. P0476
Division Inspection, Gen. Simonds – 1943
Gen Simonds escorted by LCol Ian Johnston, Commanding Officer, inspects front rank of the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders in Scotland, May 1943. P0477 The battalion was at Gourock, Scotland practicing with landing craft prior to embarking on 28 June for the landing at Pachino, Sicily on 10 July, 1943.
Officers conduct Division Inspection – 1943
Gen Simonds, leading, Lt Col I. S Johnston Commanding Officer, 48th Highlanders and Brig. H.D. Graham inspect the troops of the 48th Highlanders 1st Battalion in Scotland in May 1943. Note that some of the most visible battalion shoulder flashes and Division patches have been censored. P478 The battalion was at Gourock, Scotland practicing with […]
Division Inspection – Gen. Simonds 1943
In May 1943, Gen Simonds inspects 2nd Rank D Coy, 48th Highlanders at a Division inspection. Escorting General Simonds is LCol Ian Johnston, Commanding Officer. Note that the Division badges on the sleeves of the soldiers have been censored P0479. The battalion, and the Division, were in Gourock, Scotland practicing with landing craft before embarking […]
48th Highlanders and Boxing team – 1942
Canadian army boxing championship. posed team in England 1942. Pte Jackie Docherty, one of 3 Docherty brothers on the 48th Highlanders boxing team, is kneeling, third from the left. Jackie Docherty would be killed in action at the Moro River in Italy on 9 October 1943. P0480
48th soldier receiving an award and shaking Officer hand
48th soldier receives an award and shakes Officer’s hand. P0481
48th Highlanders – Peacekeeping, Yugoslavia – 1994
Pte Smintich setting sights on his MG on UN Peacekeeping Tour in Former Yugoslavia, 1994. The RCR took over in the Krajina area of Yugoslavia, at locations previously held by the Kenyans. Observation posts overlooked the Zone of Separation between the Serbian and Croatian sides and had inter-visibility with other posts. Members of Canada’s Reserves […]
48th Highlanders – Peacekeeping, Yugoslavia – 1994
Pte Kevin Brogan, 48th Highlanders of Canada, centre and two others by M113, armoured personnel carrier, in former Yugoslavia, on UN Peacekeeping Tour 1994. Members of Canada’s Reserves volunteer to serve in UN and NATO missions in which Canada participates to fill gaps in the rolls of the Regular forces. P 1124
48th Peacekeeping, Cyprus – 1985 – MCpl Ron Alkema
MCpl Ron Alkema in Jeep in Cyprus 1985. Alkema went on with the 48th Highlanders to become RSM. After his term he became a Captain and rose to Commanding Officer of the Regiment. P1115
48th Peacekeeping, Cyprus – 1985 – Sgt Tom Scott
Sgt Tom Scott in French Jeep in Cyprus during Peacekeeping 1985. P1116