92nd or 134th Bn parade in Toronto
Parade in Toronto by 92nd or 134th Bn. On city street, Carrying rifles shouldered, kilt and kilt apron. Postcard photo. Rear copy ” Postcard, geo. Thompson, Photographer, 177 1/2 Yonge St. Toronto
Lt. Arthur Edward Muir – 15th Bn Officer
Studio photo of Lt Arthur Edward Muir, a 48th Highlander 1st War officer, 3/4 length standing. Photo mounted on backing cardboard. Lt Muir an officer of the original 15th Bn (48th Highlanders) was Left behind in the UK with Base Company at Tidworth barracks when the battalion deployed to France in Feb 1915. He joined […]
Bulletin 18 by Officers Assn – 10 October 1944
Bulletin No. 18 of 2 pages dated 10 October, 1944 to the 48th Highlanders Officers Association. Items from 1st Bn, 2nd Bn, OCA and Association. 48th Highlanders buckle badge in top centre in red ink. “Allied with the Gordon Highlanders” below badge.
Bulletin 20 by Officers Assn, 15 Jan 1945
Bulletin No. 20 of 2 pages dated 15 January 1945 to the 48th Highlanders Officers Association. Items from 1st Bn, 2nd Bn, and Associations. 48th Highlanders buckle badge in top centre in red ink. “Allied with the Gordon Highlanders” below badge.
Telegram from Princess Elizabeth- Dec 1948
Marconigram (telegram) from Elizabeth Colonel in Chief to The Officer Commanding, 48th Highlanders of Canada “Please convey to all ranks my best wishes for Christmas and the NewYear” Telegram from Malta Date is stamped Dec 24 1948
Telegram to Princess Elizabeth from LCol George -19 April 1949
Canadian Pacific Telegraphs telegram from Lt Col M E George Commanding Officer to Her Royal Highness Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh. Extending best wishes on HRH’s 23rd birthday. Dated Apr 19/49
Telegram from HRH – Dec 25 1949
Telegram from Buckingham Palace from the Comptroller on behalf of HRH The Colonel in Chief to Lt Col M E George, thanking the regiment for their kind message and wishing a hearty Christmas and all good fortune in the coming year
Letter from MGen Weeks with message from HRH Princess Elizabeth on Her Appointment as Colonel in Chief – 13 Apr 1948
13 April 1948 HQC 135-4-2-1 Vol 2 Letter from Major General E. G. Weeks of DND to General Officer Commanding Central Command, Ortona Barracks, Oakville. Letter contains message, in quotations, from HRH Princess Elizabeth acknowledging message from 48th Highlanders on Her appointment as Colonel in Chief.
Bugle Band on University Avenue in 1930s
Bugle Band leading parade on University Avenue.
Canadian Bisley Team – 1949
Postcard photo of Canadian Bisley Team. Card mailed to Lt. Col. M. E. George by Gilmour S. Boa. Card is stamped and posted from Bisley Camp. “Bisley, 4 July 49 Dear Sir We have been enjoying perfect weather here since our arrival. Today the Canadian Team got off to a flying start, winning about 15 […]