48th Highlanders Inspected – England 1943
Left of General Guy Simonds, General Officer Commanding the 1st Canadian Division is the 48th Highlanders’ Commanding Officer, LCol Ian Johnston while the troops of the 48th stand to attention during inspection. (same as P1422 P1423) The battalion would depart for Sicily on 28 June 1943 as part of the 1st Canadian Division’s landing at […]
Award Presentation to LCol Ian Johnston – Italy 1943
LCol Ian Johnston being presented with a “Gong” in Italy 1943 P1425 The medal is the Distinguished Service Order, awarded for the Operation Morning Glory, on the advance to Ortona in December 1943. Our regimental history Dileas states: “Colonel Johnston stated in an address to Able Company: ” This unit has been awarded the DSO […]
48th filling canteens- On the advance to Adrano Sicily – July 1943
Canadians in Sicily Ignoring the Germans, who were shelling the vicinity with mortars, men of a company of the 48th Highlanders of Canada, stopped by this Sicilian well for a refreshing drink of cool water. Temperatures in Sicily were in the 40s centigrade, making marching an ongoing challenge. This photograph was taken during the Canadian […]
Marching to the Beat-1941
Drummers of the 48th Highlanders’ Pipe Band marching. The photo may be at Redhill, Surrey on 12 October 1941 during the parade celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the regiment in 1891. P1415
Group holds an Enemy Round – 1944
6 soldiers; centre holding missile-like weapon “Moanin Minnie”. Front left L/C “Red” McNeil, Italy 1944 [P1416]. The German artillery shell was nicknamed for the distinctive “moaning” sound it made in the air.
Buying War Bonds – Italy 1943
Lining up Transport Platoon to buy war bonds in Campobasso, Italy, late October 1943. At table are CQMS Jack Gunn and Captain Lloyd Smith. P1407
Villagers around a German Artillery Piece – Italy
Troops with several village children around a large artillery piece. P1409
50th Anniversary Parade – England 1941
Officers take their position at the slow march with the troops at the slope arms during the Trooping of the Colour 1941 in England. The ceremony and parade was held at Redhill, England 0n 12 October 1941. The Guest of Honour was the regiment’s Honourary Colonel, General Sir Ian Hamilton of the Gordon Highlanders. The […]
Pte Bailey looks at a painted map poster- Campobasso, Italy
Pte F.R. Bailey studying sign Campobasso in October 1943 to decide what he wants to do. There were 25925 Canadians in Italy. Everything required by Canadians was provided in Campobasso to keep the them content while awaiting another turn at the front, is given on this sign. How to get here, a smaller edition of […]
Orange Juice Plentiful in Naples – Italy
Two Canadian officers drinking OJ at stand near Transit Hotel in Naples, Italy. Left to right, Major R.C. Coleman, P.P.C.L.I., Montreal, Que.; Major D.W. Banton, 48th Highlanders, Toronto, Ont.