Soldier at observation post with bare-legs looking with binoculars – WW1
Soldier with bare-legs at an observation post looking with binoculars. P0378 Highland regiments, including the 15th Battalion, 48th Highlanders, were entitled to wear their kilt in the trenches and in combat if they chose. Trousers and shorts were issued shortly after the beginning of the war but many 48th Highlanders continued to wear the kilt.
Soldiers relaxing at Front standing around a ditch
Soldiers relaxing on a bridge at Bn Headquarters at the front. The bridge crosses a ditch or trench. P0379
King Commission James Edwin Ganong
Toronto Island Piquette circa 1914-1914
Relief Guard at Toronto Island, Lighthouse door, 1914 Lighthouse served as a wireless communication facility. A guard from 48th assigned to protect it from saboteurs during WW1. Eight uniformed guards standing in front of lighthouse door. Two duplicates located in same page and pocket as the original, same size and also black and white. […]
Long Branch Camp (Toronto)- 21 August 1914 Swimming Parade
48th Highlanders bathing in Lake Ontario at Long Branch on 21 August 1914. Tent camp visible on shore P0367
Long Branch Camp Aug -1914 Preparing to Swim
48th Highlanders preparing to swim at Long Branch 21 August 1914. P0368 Men undressing and entering the water. Tent camp visible on shore.
Long Branch Camp- 21 Aug 1914 Filling Water Bottles
48th Highlander troops filling water bottles from water carrier wagon at Long Branch Camp. P0369