Opening 48th Highlanders Memorial Hall – 26 May 1946
A roof-tip view of the 48th Highlanders Band marching past 519 Church Street for opening of the new 48th Highlanders Memorial Hall, 1946. The dedication and official opening ceremony was before His Excellency, the Governor General of Canada, Viscount Alexander of Tunis, KG, GCB, GCMG, CSI, DSO, MC accompanied by Viscountess Margaret, with LCol Ganong […]
Veterans parade past 48th Highlanders Memorial Hall- 26 May 1946
Veterans march past reviewing stand at opening of the new 48th Highlanders Memorial Hall at 519 Church Street. Toronto, Ont. Lt. General H. D. Graham is taking the Salute. The dedication and official opening ceremony was before His Excellency, the Governor General of Canada, Viscount Alexander of Tunis, KG, GCB, GCMG, CSI, DSO, MC accompanied […]
Opening 48th Highlanders Memorial Hall- 26 May 1946
Close up view of reviewing stand. Lieutenant General H.D. Graham in the centre between LCol Ganong, Commanding officer and Viscount Alexander to the right. Viscountess Margaret is to the left of LCol Ganong. The event was the opening of the 48th Highlanders Memorial Hall at 519 Church Street. Lieutenant General Graham took the Salute. The […]
Opening 48th Highlanders Memorial Hall – 26 May 1946
Lieutenant General H.D. Graham enters the 48th Memorial Hall, following the dedication ceremony at which he took the formal Salute on 26 May 1946. The dedication and official opening ceremony was before His Excellency, the Governor General of Canada, Viscount Alexander of Tunis, KG, GCB, GCMG, CSI, DSO, MC accompanied by Viscountess Margaret, with LCol […]
P/M Fraser play pipes next to girl – 1950s
Pipe Major Fraser plays pipes outside a tent by a little girl in 1950s. P1509
Troops on Exercise – Camp Borden -1988/9
48th Highlanders troops standing with FNC1’s. probably at CFB Borden. From left to right Sgt. Frank MacKay, unnamed, Bill Kingston, Sgt Steve Meredith, Major Ian Cameron, Sgt. Jim Jenkins, Sgt. Trevor Yong, LCol John Sandham with ashplant and clipboard under his arm. [Prior accession number: P1510]
Guard of Honour Royal Winter Fair – late1940’s
Cpl Piper Ross Stewart, Drummer Bill Elms and Piper Stan Lee at Guard of Honor for Royal Winter Fair in late 1940s. Elms would become Drum Major, 1955 – 1961 then Regimental Sergeant Major, 1961 – 1970 of the 48th Highlanders. Stewart became Pipe Major from 1965 – 1975. Lord Wavell took the Salute at […]
1951 Trooping the Colour – 26 May 1951
The 48th Highlanders Band marches past reviewing stand at Trooping of The Colour at Varsity Stadium in 1951. The ceremony marked the 60th Anniversary of the founding of the 48th Highlanders. [Prior accession No. P1502]
1951 Trooping the Colour – May 26, 1951
VIP finishes inspection, Governor General of Canada, Viscount Alexander, at Trooping The Colour by the 48th Highlanders of Canada at Varsity Stadium, May 26, 1951, marking the Diamond Anniversary of the Regiment’s founding in 1891. [prior accession No. P1503]
1951 Trooping the Colour – 26 May 1951
Guard salutes, eyes right to The Governor General of Canada taking the salute. The Governor General of Canada and Viscountess Alexander were in attendance. Celebrating the Regiment’s Diamond Jubilee Anniversary on May 26, 1951. 60 years since its founding in 1891. Behind the Reviewing Stand is Brigadier Eric Haldenby who took the regiment overseas in […]