Cpl Pogue, William Stanley – kia 20 Dec 1943
B75061 Cpl William Stanley Pogue was killed in action on 20 December 1943 on the advance to Ortona while trying to save fellow Highlanders wounded on the battlefield.
LCol Kenneth James McBey, CD – Funeral Service Program
Blue-colour folded paper pamphlet with printed black text on all pages with the funeral service programme, for service held at Elora United Church on July 7, 2020. Title of pamphlet reads: “A Service of Christian Worship Giving Thanks for the Life of Kenneth J. McBey and Celebrating God’s Promise of Resurrection”.
LCol JRO Counsell – Service record printout
Service Records from Library and Archives Canada
LCol A A Miller Funeral Guest Book
Paper booklet – Book of Remembrance – with guest signatures. Remainder not filled in 9″ x 7″ with string tassel binding
48th Interlocking Belt Buckle
Two-piece silver, possibly chromed, interlocking belt buckle, left piece with locking centre plate has stamped a large number “48”, and right piece with circular outer frame of lock has stamped around it the words “DILEAS GU BRATH” and 5 diamonds at the bottom. On the ends of each piece of the buckle are rectangular frames […]
129th Annual Mess Dinner – 16 October 2021 – Programme
Program for 48th Highlanders of Canada, Warrant Officer’s and Sergeant’s Mess 129th Annual Mess Dinner, 16 October 2021. Unlike most years, this dinner was held in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 344. Menu inside and Dinner Program. Warrant Officer’s and Sergeant’s Mess Committee on Reverse.
Photograph of mascot Bruno – Festubert, France 1915
Black and white photo of the mascot dog of the 15th Battalion named Bruno, who was adopted by the regiment in Belgium in the summer of 1915. The photo appears to be taken on a grass field with a large white tent and several soldiers in uniform in the background, as well as some barren […]
CSM F.H.C. North – 48th Cap Badge
Circular silver 48th Highlanders cap badge belonging to CSM Frank H.C. North, with a falcon head and the regimental motto “DILEAS GU BRATH” written around the border, which is shaped like a belt. On the back are two eyelets with a long pin through them for attaching to cap.
Set of WW2 Bayonets and Scabbards
Set of three silver bayonets all with stamped in model name of “No.4 Mk II” on socket. Additional stampings on each bayonet of possible makers’ information, one has stamped in “L. ENG” and below it a rectangle box with “S376” inside (L. ENG stands for Lewisham Engineering located outside London, UK), one has initials “P.S.K” […]
“The Prisoner of War Project: A Daughter’s View” – re Lt Ian Douglas service and POW time
The Prisoner of War Project – A Daughter’s View details the entire service of Lt Col James Ian Douglas from enlistment to England then Sicily, his capture, time as POW and return home. It was compiled by his daughter Diana Claire Douglas. In a white, 3-ring binder, are 83 clear sleeves, divided into 9 sections, […]