Letter re medals of Graham MacLachlan to nephew
Framed original handwritten letter from Lt. Campbell MacLachlan to his nephew Graham MacLachlan giving Graham his Uncle Graham MacLachlan’s war medals in 1982. The family of Lt. Ed MacLachlan donated three sets of medals in total, those of Ed and his two brothers: : Lt. Commander Campbell MacLachlan, RCNVR (1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, […]
Diary about Lt Ed MacLachlan created by his family
This diary about Edward MacLachlan, 48th Highlander killed in action in Sicily and his brothers who all served in WW2 was created by Ms. Carolyn Graham MacLachlan to share with family members and students of Rotherglen School, Oakville where she teaches. A copy was sent to Ridley College, St. Catherines, where Carolyn MacLachan’s uncles all […]
RSM Graham Robertson uniform of RCACC 48th Highlanders (Cadets)
The uniform jacket of Cadet Regimental Sergeant Major Graham Robertson. Robertson joined the 48th Highlanders Cadets in 2002 and rose to the highest cadet rank of RSM. Upon graduation, Robertson joined the 48th Highlanders of Canada Reserve battalion. Tunic: Dark green tunic open at neck; closed by four buttons; with two breast pockets and two […]
RSM Graham Robertson ( cadet) – Medals
RSM Graham Robertson – medals from left to right – a) Lord Strathcona Medal; b) Legion Medal of Excellence; c) RCACC Service Medal
Rifle Range Shot Locator
14″ metal device with a white shot indicator for use on the rifle range. Used in the butts to indicate where the shot landed on or compared to the target. The soldier in the butts (trench with targets on rails that lifted up and down) could indicate where the shot landed without being exposed to […]
Communion Table in St Andrew’s Church donated by Sergeants
In the centre of the chancel is the Memorial Communion Table dedicated on Remembrance Day, Sunday 11 November 1934 by The Rev. Stuart C. Parker, D.D., Minister of St. Andrew’s and Chaplain of the Regiment. The table, a gift of the sergeants in memory of their comrades who fell in the First World War, stands […]
Oil Portrait of Hon. Major the Reverend Thomas Crawford Brown
Hon. Major the Reverend Crawford Brown, MA was the minister of St Andrew’s Church from June 1905 to October 1915. He was appointed Chaplain of the 48th Highlanders of Canada in 1907 and served until his death in 1929. The portrait was painted by John Russell in 1918 and was a donation to the 48th […]
Change of Command Programme – LCol Paterson to LCol McEwen – 24 Oct 2008
Program for Change of Command Ceremony on Friday 24 Oct. 2008 from LCol A.D.C. Paterson, CD to LCol J.M. McEwen, CD in the presence of Col G. Mann, CD, Commander 23 Canadian Brigade Group. The ceremony took place at Moss Park Armoury, Toronto. The program, tri-folded, has in the inside the biographies of LCol Paterson […]
Letter from John MacIntyre, HCol 48th Highlanders to The Honourable Colonel Judy May Foote, P.C., O.N.L. -May 2, 2023
Letter and 3 page attachment to: Her Honour The Honourable Judy May Foote, P.C., O.N.L. Lieutenant Governor of Newfoundland and Labrador Government House P.O. Box 5517 St. John’s, NL A1C 5W4 Your Honour, I hope this letter finds you in good health and spirits. In your role as Honorary Colonel of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, […]
15th Battalion Vimy Cross Dedication 2018 in Ecurie France – Booklet
The 15th Battalion Memorial Project Vimy Cross dedication, France & Belgium 2018 booklet by Ian Leslie Macdonald. Ten pages plus front and back cover pages of colour and b/w photos with copy of the placing and dedication of a Memorial Vimy Cross, replicating the original wooden Vimy Cross now located in the 48th Highlanders Museum. […]