Andrew, WW
AIKENS, J
Folder of Ashling Photos & Postcards
Manila folder, 14″ x 9″, with Claude Ashling and Harold Ashling memorabilia, including newspaper clippings, postcards, documents, and photos. The majority date between 1908-1914 and relate to Claude Ashling. Photos include images of Sgt Claude Ashling, Pte Harold Ashling, their regiments, tents, the plane of the Count de Lessops at Weston in 1908, and several […]
Claude Ashling Family Photo Album
Black cardstock and paper photo album, 11.5″ x 9.5″, of the Ashling family, including Sgt Claude Ashling. Includes several photos of Sgt Ashling in 48th Highlanders uniform. Largely family photos of individuals, children, vacations, and their home.
48th Highlanders of Toronto – History 1891 – 1900
48th Highlanders of Toronto Soft cover copy of book written in 1900 by Alexander Fraser of the 1st decade of the 48th Highlanders. This copy is used for research only. 128 pgs, History and stories
Hider, Pte (Bugler) William Frederick – 134th Bn
Pte Hider, William Frederick attested into the 134th Bn in Toronto on 10 Jan 1916 as a Bugler with the service number 799200. In his attestation papers he stated he had 4 months previous service in the Militia with the 48th Highlanders as a bugler. His age on attestation was 16 years 3 months which […]
Certificate of Military Instruction for L. de Harte 1904
Certificate of Military Instruction fo L. de Harte 1904 qualification to Corporal yellowed paper 9″ x 13″, fragile
Pte Ardagh, Victor Roland
Victor Roland Ardagh, attested for the First World War with the 84th Battalion and was given the service number 164665. On his attestation paper he stated that he was 2 years with the 48th Highlanders as a bugler and was at the time with the 109th Bn Militia. The 58 Dupont Street address is the […]
RQMS Oscar Prior Ardagh, MBE
Oscar Prior Ardagh, nickname “Plug”, joined the 48th Highlanders on 21 October 1904 at the age of 16 as a bugler. He was confirmed as a Private on 17 September 1909. His date of birth was 07 May 1888. As a Private he and his brother Corporal Richard Charles Ardagh were on the train that […]
Col. Sgt. Dewar, Robert George
Dewar R.G., age 24, enrolled 6 Mar 1893 in the 48th Regiment (Highlanders) and was assigned to E Company. He was discharged on November 1899. While with the 48th he was promoted to Corporal on 30 January 1896, then Sergeant on 14 May 1897 and finally to Colour Sgt. on 7 October 1898. He was […]