Prisoner of War Receipt for Parcel by RSM Lewis E. DeHarte – April 21, 1916
A postcard sent home from a German prisoner of war camp, Göttingen Camp in Göttingen, Hannover, Germany, by RSM Lewis E. DeHarte, addressed to his children in Toronto, Canada, acknowledging a parcel was received. The postcard is made of cardstock and is a yellow-brown colour, with writing in pencil on both sides of the postcard. […]
Prisoner of War Receipt for Parcel by RSM Lewis E. DeHarte – May 24, 1916
A postcard sent home from a German prisoner of war camp, Göttingen Camp in Göttingen, Hannover, Germany, by RSM Lewis E. DeHarte, addressed to his wife in Toronto, Canada, acknowledging a parcel was received. The postcard is made of cardstock and is a yellow-brown colour, with writing in pencil on both sides of the postcard. […]
Tower Box 2021800024 – Pamphlets and training manuals – 50s and 60s
1950s and 60s pamphlets and training manuals
Tower Box 2021800048 – Trophies, plaques, photos and videos
Plaques and trophies, tribute videos, framed photos
WW1 Prisoner of War Postcard by RSM Lewis E. DeHarte – May 15, 1915
Postcard sent home from a German prisoner of war camp, Kriegsgefangenenlager Göttingen in Göttingen, Hannover, Germany, by RSM Lewis E. DeHarte to his wife in Toronto, Canada. RSM Lewis E. DeHarte was a prisoner of war from 1915-1919. The postcard is cardstock and a yellow-brown colour, with writing in pencil on both sides of the […]
Studio Portrait of Cpl. F. G. Ford
Sepia studio portrait of Cpl. F. G. Ford in 48th Highlanders dress uniform, oval shaped, and in a black cardboard frame with a centre oval border with decorative patterns and a crown at the top. On the back is a newspaper clipping of the obituary of “CORPL. F. G. FORD”, which is as follows: “Corpl. […]
Sterling silver 92nd Bn Buckle Badge – Col J. F. Lash, OBE (MID*)
Sterling silver buckle badge of 92nd Battalion (48th Highlanders). Made by Ellis Bros. of Toronto for Major John Francis Lash. On the rear of the badge, at the bottom, are the words “Sterling 925, Ellis Bros.” with sterling marks. John Francis Lash, a barrister in Toronto, was 10 months with the 48th Highlanders Militia battalion […]
Briefing by WO1 Dwain Oliver at Pirbright Camp
WO1 Dwain Oliver of the Grenadier Guards briefs the Canadian Contingent attending for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This first briefing was held at Pirbright Camp from which the Canadian Contingent was deployed to specific tasks during the funeral and ceremonies. Five 48th Highlanders represented the 48th Highlanders of Canada at the […]
Loading Van in Toronto to attend Her Majesty’s funeral – 2022
Van being loaded at Moss Park Armoury and preparing to depart for Ottawa, then London England, for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The attendance of Canadian soldiers was OP London Bridge – UK Det. Five 48th Highlanders represented the 48th Highlanders of Canada at the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II […]
Prince William meeting Canadian troops at Pirbright Camp
MCpl Graham Robertson, in balmoral, talks with Prince William, Prince of Wales at Pirbright Camp in the days before the funeral and ceremony of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. MCpl Robertson and four other 48th Highlanders, Commanding Officer LCol Jason Morrische, CD, RSM (CWO) C, Reesor, CD, Cpl Scarlino of the Pipes and Drums and […]