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
Colour Party standing easy while waiting for parade.
48th CDF Bn Recruiting Drive in USA
Colour Party standing easy while waiting for parade. Poses for photo in 1917
48th CDF Bn Recruiting Drive in USA
Presenting arms to Mayor of New York in 1917 recruitment drive parade.
48th CDF Bn Recruiting Drive in USA
48th Bn standing at ease with Band in foreground at recruitment drive parade in New York in 1917.
48th CDF Bn Recruiting Drive in USA
48th Bn standing at ease waiting at recruitment parade in New York 1917, Central News Photo Service, NY
48th CDF Bn Recruiting Drive in USA
48th Bn stepping off after recruitment parade 1917
48th CDF Bn Recruiting Drive in USA
Senior Officer shaking Mayor’s hand, Central News Photo Service, NY, 1917
48th CDF Bn Recruiting Drive in USA
Presenting arms to Mayor of New York, 1917, Central News Photo Service, NY