48th Highlanders’ 50th Ann. 1941 – Gen. Sir Hamilton Inspects the Troops – 1941
General Sir Ian Hamilton GCB, GCMG, DSO, in glengarry and trews inspecting troops of the 48th Highlanders 1st Battalion at the 50th Anniversary parade of the 48th Highlanders of Canada at Redhill, Surrey, England on 12 October, 1941. Major Ian Johnston escorts General Hamilton in review of his company. General Hamilton, of the Gordon Highlanders, […]
48th 50th Ann. 1941- Officers Inspection – Talking to the Men
General Sir Ian Hamilton GCB, GCMG, DSO, in glengarry and trews talking to officers during inspection of the 48th Highlanders 1st Battalion at the 50th Anniversary parade of the 48th Highlanders of Canada at Redhill, Surrey, England on 12 October, 1941. General Hamilton, of the Gordon Highlanders, was Honourary Lieutenant Colonel of the 48th Highlanders […]
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Major Ian Johnston, 50th Anniversary Parade at Redhill, Surrey
General Sir Ian Hamilton inspecting a member of a guard of the 48th Highlanders, 1st Battalion. To the left is Major Ian Johnston and to the rear Generals MacNaughton and Pearkes. The parade at Redhill England in 1941 celebrated the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the 48th Highlanders of Canada. General Hamilton, of the […]
48th Officers – Oct 1944 Italy
names appear on back of photo. Larger Version P2026 [1st Row, seated] 1 Capt. R.W. Murdock “Bob”; 2 Capt. W.J. Leadbeater “Bill”; 3 Maj G.J.W. Proctor; 4 Maj Donald Banton; 5 LCol Donald A. Mackenzie, DSO (KIA); 6 Capt. W.G. Burke-Robertson; 7 Major F.G. MacLaren (KIA); 8 Capt. Harold J. McCutcheon (KIA); 9 Capt. G.W. […]
48th Transport Section-1943-44
Transport section around carriage wheel in Italy. Lt. Michael George, Transport Officer in centre front on left side behind wheel. P1058
Ceremony of Dedication on the Dyke at Wilp, Holland -1945
48th Highlanders cemetery dedication in Wilp, The Netherlands ,1945. LCol Counsell salutes. same picture as P0606. Lieutenant-Colonel J.R.O. Counsell, DSO, salutes the last to fall, Wilp, 26 April 1945. Pipe Major Andy Anderson, bottom right in front of Dutch citizens. After the Padre, Captain Alex Rapson, gave the last memorial service of the war for […]
The “Dover Dash” – 24 May 1940
The Dover Dash 24 May 1940 Men of the 48th Highlanders preparing to load The SS Mona Queen, this operation was aborted that evening and the troops returned to Aldershot. (photo by Art Gaston) P1060 Arrived at Dover 6am and boarded ship. Spent the day loading munitions and supplies. Witnessed ships being unloaded with British […]
48th CDF Bn Recruiting Drive in USA
48th Bn with sloping arms at recruitment parade.
Military Tournament Coliseum 1926
48th Bn 4th detachment marching past during Tournament at Toronto Coliseum, 1926. Photographer James & Son, Toronto