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Consecration of Colours -1928

Consecration of the new Colours presented to the 48th Highlanders on 24 May 1925. This second Stand of Colours, consisting of the Sovereign’s Colour and a Regimental Colour, had 10 of the 21 Battle Honours awarded to the 48th for the First World War emblazoned on the Regimental Colour in 1927. The consecration ceremony was […]

48th Highlanders at Train Station – Toronto Railway Strike, 1902

Officers in Blue Patrols & Troops in White Shell and Pith helmets  at train station in 1902. P1157 Toronto Railway Company Strike, 21 – 23 June 1902 The Pioneer section of the 48th Highlanders awaits orders in case new riots break out against the Toronto Railway Company. It would be the battalion’s first time serving […]

48th Highlanders Pioneer Section at train station – 21 to 23 June 1902

Toronto Railway Company Strike, 21 – 23 June 1902 The Pioneer section of the 48th Highlanders awaits orders in case new riots break out against the Toronto Railway Company. It would be the battalion’s first time serving under Aid to the Civil Power. Dress was “Drill Order with Haversacks, great coats in readiness.” They were […]

15th Bn Marching up road -2 July 1918

Sir Robert Borden watching parade march past 2 July 1918. 48th Highlanders wearing balmorals and kilts. On 2 July, Sir Robert Borden inspected the 15th Battalion and the 3rd Brigade, who were training to act as “shock troops” to roll back the Germans. While Canadian forces were being readied, the British were struggling to stop […]

Return from Hill 70 – Aug 1917

15th Bn Pipers leading the march to rest areas after Hill 70. Aug 1917 P1162 Hill 70: A short four months after Vimy, after a recovery period and a quieter period in the trenches, the Canadians were called upon again. Hill 70, a natural and well-fortified hill protecting the town of Lens, was the Germans’ […]

Return after Hill 70 – Aug 1917

15th Bn Troops marching to rest area following Hill 70. P1161 On horseback to the left is the Commanding Officer, LCol Bent and to his right the Adjutant, Captain Erin Haldenby. Hill 70: A short four months after Vimy, after a recovery period and a quieter period in the trenches, the Canadians were called upon […]