MWO George MacLean
MWO George MacLean was an integral part of the 48th Highlanders Regimental Family for 86 years and at the age of 104, set the record as our oldest living Highlander of the modern era. George joined the 48th on April 25, 1938, and was issued Regimental Number 1892. When he came into the Regiment in […]
WW1 Memorial Plaque – LCol A. A. Miller
Bronze circle memorial plaque given to family of LCol A. A. Miller after his passing in the war, with his name in a rectangular box on the plaque reading: “ARMOUR ADAMSON MILLER”. The design of the plaque was decided upon through a public competition and the winner was a Mr. Edward Carter Preston (1894-1965), and […]
Commemorative Scroll for LCol A.A. Miller
Yellowed paper scroll commemorating the passing of LCol A.A. Miller while in service, held in a rectangular mahogany colour wood frame. The top of the scroll features a large image of the coat of arms of the United Kingdom with the royal cypher of “GVRI” (George V Rex et Imperator) at the top. Printed below […]
LCol A. A. Miller – King’s Message
Yellowed paper with King’s message printed with black ink reading: “I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War.”, held in black wood frame. At the top of the document is the royal coat of arms and the words: “BUCKINGHAM PALACE”, both […]
POW letter From Henry Ralph – WW1
Sgt Henry Ralph – Short typed letter of his history and a copy of his POW letter about POW treatment after his capture at the second battle at Ypres. details recorded in soldier file
McIntyre, Mathew Buttery – Bisley Team
Pte McIntyre, Mathew Buttery joined the 48th Highlanders (Militia) in Toronto on 13 April 1931 and was assigned to No. 3 Company. He was on the regiment’s Bisley team in 1938.
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 […]
16mm film Reel and USB Copy (digital) of parade in Buffalo – James S.P. Armstrong
16mm film Reel and USB Copy (digital) – James S.P. Armstrong Parade marching in Buffalo. film reel 2024900134 (a) USB copy 2024900134 (b)
Captain Gerald Morphy Malone MC – Marriage Gift Silver Platter
A large circular sterling silver platter gifted to LCol. G.M. Malone, at the time Captain, as a wedding gift with etching in the centre of the platter of an image of the 48th Highlanders’ buckle badge style seal and text below it reading: “PRESENTED TO CAPTAIN GERALD MORPHY MALONE, M.C. on The occasion of his […]
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 […]