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Montreal Daily Star, December 14, 1937 Rolled photos of Highlanders C. W. Darling trophy pewter mug Bayonet spike 1961 reunion pewter mug Lt. Ian Cameron’s roll book of 15th platoon, 4th company, 15th battalion ~1935 VHS and CD of The War Amps music Donald Mackenzie Canadian Field Force Officers Declaration Paper 1946-47 Cadet inspection program […]
VanKoughnett, Pte George Edward
George Edward VanKoughnett enrolled with the 48th Highlanders Militia (reserve) battalion on 25 April 1932. The Entry shows he was born in Kingston on 6 April 1918. That was just after his 14th birthday. The second entry was 31 October 1932 and it shows he was taken on strength (TOS), while still 14. This suggests […]
“The Highlander Window” – Stained Glass in St Andrew’s Church
“The Highlanders’ Window”, a stained-glass window designed by Peter Haworth and dedicated on Sunday, 7 November 1937. Mrs. Thomas J. Clark donated the window out of her admiration for the regiment. Sergeant George Elms posed for the artist, little knowing that his son and grandson would also serve in the 48th. As described in 1950 […]
Piper George Mcdonald Johnston
George Mcdonald Johnston was with the 48th Highlanders from 06 April 1931 to 03 April 1935. He was with the Pipe Band. Johnston attested for WWII and his attestation papers record that he was also with the 48th Highlanders of Canada CASF Depot from 1934 to 1935. Johnston became a Lieutenant with the 29th Armd […]
B147317 Pte Dunsford, J. E. R.
“B63681 J.E.R. Dunsford, was wounded 27 Oct 44 while with the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders of Canada in Italy. The battalion had just taken Rimini and from 10 October, for 33 days, they chased the Germans fighting the mud as well. They used a tactic that the CO called “winkling”. A quote from one of […]
48th Highlanders D Coy Competition Trophy 1909 to 1931
A 13 inch (33.02 cm) high, silver 48th Highlanders D Coy Competition Trophy 1909 to 1931. Engraved on the cup portion is a shield shape and inside the words: Presented to the 48th Highlanders by the Toronto Silver plate Co.
Tug of War miniature trophy 1923
A 5.75 inch (14.6 cm) high trophy for the Tug of War competition between the London Scottish and the 48th on September 1st 1923. Trophy is a silver cup with “eared” handles on a brown wooden base. Engraved is: ” Tug of War London Scottish vs 48th Highlanders of Canada Sept 1st 1923″
48th Highlanders Regimental Picnic 1923 September 1
An 8.5 inch (21.59 cm) by 5.5 inch (13.97 cm) Program of the 48th Highlanders Regimental Picnic, from September 1, 1923
The Lockhart Cup 1931
A miniature 5 inch (12.7 cm) tall version of the Lockhart Cup 1931. Silver on a black wood base. Engraved ” Lockhart Cup won by H. Q. Section Sgt. A. B. Young
Games and Sports in the Army Book
A 5 inch (12.7 cm) by 7 inch (17.78 cm) red covered Games and Sports in the Army Book. Cover has crossed swords over a crown surmounted by a lion. Published by The Army Sport Control Board, War Office