15th Battalion Memorial near St-Julien, Belgium: Battle Honour “St Julien”
Monument erected by the 48th Highlanders’ 15th Battalion CEF Memorial Project to commemorate the action that won the battle honour “St Julien.” The memorial is located on the wall of the community centre in St-Julien, Belgium. For more information click HERE.
Seasons Greetings from the 48th Highlanders Officers 1914 New Years 1915
A Christmas card for Christmas 1914 and New Years 14/15. Photo of Officers of the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders) on the right inside.
15th Battalion Memorial at Écurie, France: Battle Honour “Vimy Ridge”
This monument was erected by the 15th Battalion CEF Project team. Full details of the memorial are HERE and a description of the role of the 15th Battalion in the attack on Vimy Ridge is HERE.
Capt. G. L. Cassaday -Falcon Head Brass Door Knocker
Brass door knocker of 48th Highlanders falcon head with hinge. 6″ x 6″ . Flat back with rubber stoppers.
Sgt. J. R. Cotterill – Portrait – 1906
Sergt. J. R. Cotterill has a portrait in the 48th Highlanders Sgt’s Mess Binder of 1906 Hard cover photo album. Professional portraits of Sergeants active in the 48th Highlanders Battalion in the year 1906. In a red/brown leather hard cover 11 in x 10 in. book page number 52
The Falcon newsletter – July 2022
8 1/2″ x 11 ” magazine. This issue contains several clickable links.
Part II Order: Reinforcements from No 1 CITC to 1st Bn – 10 May 40
Part II Order from No 1 Canadian Infantry Training Centre 48th Highlanders SOS the Highlanders from training for embarkment to the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders.
Helmet issued to the Carrier Platoon 1943
A standard issue metal helmet used by soldiers in the battle field. This design was used by the members of the Carrier platoon of Support Company of the 48th Highlanders. Unlike the standard Canadian and British issue helmet, which was shaped like an inverted soup bowl with a rim, this helmet lacks a rim, making […]
PIAT bomb
A 4 inch by 17 inch PIAT round. Painted brown indicating a low explosive charge meant to injure the armoured unit’s driver but allow the vehicle to be captured by friendly units. The Projector, Infantry, Anti Tank (PIAT) Mk I was a British man-portable anti-tank weapon developed during the Second World War. The PIAT was […]
List: Padre East Casualty Book 13 May 43
Handwritten record of all injuries and deaths. Notebook kept by Padre Stewart East while part of the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders in Sicily and Italy.