Gravesite of LCol W. R. Marshall, DSO – Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery
Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery with the grave marker of LCol W. R. Marshall, DSO. The grave marker has the distinctive Celtic Cross (circle) used by the 48th Highlanders on several grave markers including the Vimy Cross.
Officers and NCOs of 6 Platoon, 1917?
Postcard photo of the officers and NCOs of 6 Platoon, likely taken in late 1917 or early 1918. Sgt William Richard Bell is seated on the left. Bell would be awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal at Amiens in August 1918.
Pte William Bell with fellow private – 1916?
Postcard photo with Private William Richard Bell on the right with fellow private of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders). The photo is likely taken in 1916 as Bell does not have any rank stripes on his sleeve. He was promoted in 1917. Photo possibly taken in England while Bell was close to returning to the […]
5 Platoon, 15th Battalion – 1915
Postcard of 5 Platoon, 15th Battalion likely taken in London in 1915. Pte William Bell second from left in first row.
Pte William Richard Bell – 1915
Pte Bell in full dress uniform. Photo likely taken in London in early 1915. The photo is a post card, with a black and white photo on the front. Pte Bell, a member of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) was wounded three times, returning each time to the battalion. He rose to the rank of […]
Florence, James, Original enlistee – portrait
A 5 inch by 7 inch black and white photograph of James Florence original enlistee 36 on 22 Oct 1891.
Portrait of Sgt Templeman, Joseph A.
A 4.25 inch by 6 inch photograph of Musketry Instructor Jos A. Templeman taken on 24 Oct 1894. Sgt. Templeman was the 99th person to be sworn in to the 48th Highlanders on 1st October 1891.
Portrait of Pte McDonald, Duncan Alexander
A 6 inch by 8 inch photograph of Duncan Alexander McDonald in scarlet uniform. McDonald joined the 48th in 1892 and was the 243rd enlistee on 24 March 1892. Prior Military Experience 1884 Nile Expedition with Canadian Nile Contingent as one of 400 Canadian volunteers, skilled in river navigation Egypt Medal Khedive Star 1885 Northwest […]
Brown, H.G. Original Enlistee – portrait
A 5 inch by 7 inch black and white photograph of H.G. Brown original enlistee 171 on 1 Oct 1891.
Florence, Alex, Original enlistee – portrait
A 5 inch by 7 inch black and white photograph of Alex Florence original enlistee 116 on 22 Oct 1891.