Pte. Ostoupyz, Frank Max
B132646 Pte Frank Ostoupyz, born in Hamburg Germany, came to the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders in Italy, likely in the fall of 1943 as the battalion was advancing towards Ortona. His service number indicates he enlisted with another unit and would have been transferred to the 48th as a reinforcement. Pte Ostoupyz was wounded on […]
Bunn, Pte. Carl Andrew
Carl Andrew Bunn enlisted on 5 October 1942 in Bracebridge, Ontario and was given the service number B133814. He gave his date of birth as 29 Nov 1914 and his religion as Church of England and he was single. The next entry shows him joining the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders on 27 June 1945, assigned […]
Major John Eardley Wilmot Wright D.S.O. 1937 Pattern Battle Dress Blouse
British 1937 Pattern Battle Dress Blouse belonging to Major John Eardley Wilmot Wright, D.S.O. On the left breast, the blouse displays the ribbons for the Distinguished Service Order, 1939-1945 Star, Italy Star, France Germany Star, Defence Medal, War Medal, and the Canadian Voluntary Service Medal with Clasp. Both shoulder straps display a cloth Tudor Crown […]
Rosborough, Pte Robert
Robert Rosborough enlisted on 8 October 1943 and was assigned the service number A108468. This is a MD #3 area. He listed his religion as Presbyterian and date of birth as 04 August 1925. Our first record shows Pte Rosborough being Taken On Strength by the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders on 7 January 1945 from […]
Brennan, Pte. Guy James
Guy James Brennan enlisted on 25 January 1944 in Toronto and was given the service number B158629. The Service number is one allocated to MD #3. After sailing to the UK, he was taken on strength in Italy by the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders on 20 February 1945 and assigned to B Company. The battalion, […]
Allen, Pte. William Edward
William Edward Allen enlisted with the 48th Highlanders home battalion in Toronto on 24 April 1942 and was given the service number B486227. This is a number for the 2nd Battalion, 48th Highlanders. This home battalion was comprised of Highlanders of one of three roles – either acting as trainers for those going overseas or […]
48th Highlander Memorial Monument in Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Following the death of of the 48th Highlanders first commanding officer Lieutenant-Colonel Davidson in April of 1910, the Regiment purchased a large burial lot in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Late in the afternoon of Thanksgiving Monday, October 28, 1912, the train bringing 700 troops back to the city from a sham battle that had been held […]
Major John Eardley Wilmot Wright D.S.O., Miniature Medals in Frame
A framed set of 7 miniature medals belonging to Major John Eardley Wilmot Wright D.S.O. The set is court mounted and placed within a gold coloured frame, against a dark green background. The frame is in the style of a shadow box and measures approx 245mmx180mmx33mm. The set consists of (from left to right): Distinguished […]
Major John Eardley Wilmot Wright D.S.O., Black and White Wedding Photo, Framed
A photo of Major Wright and Mrs. Wright walking down the front steps of St. Andrews church on their wedding day, 4 November, 1939. The couple are walking under an arch of swords, identified on the back of the photo as claymores. The arch is supported by fellow highlanders. Major Wright is in uniform while […]
Roe, Charles Stuart
B75244 Pte Roe, Charles Stuart enlisted with the 48th Highlanders in Toronto. He is not on the sailing lists we have for 1939 and 1940 so he may have sailed later or with a group from other battalions. Pte Bain was Struck off Strength of the 48th Highlanders on 29 May 1944 and assigned to […]