Private Cass, A. H. C.
B39847 Pte Cass, A. H. C. was posted from the X-4 list (3 Bn) (48th Highrs) to the X-3 List (1Bn) (48th Highrs) on 27 January 1945. Research required.
LCol JRO Counsell – Service record printout
Service Records from Library and Archives Canada
Capt. Kilgour, Harry William Donaldson – 1st Bn
Captain Harry William Donaldson Kilgour began his military experience at UTS (University of Toronto Schools – high school) as a cadet in 1937 and 1938 becoming Cadet CSM. At the University of Toronto he joined the COTC from 14 October 1938 to 21 June 1941. He then enlisted in the army reserve on 15 December […]
Set of WW2 Bayonets and Scabbards
Set of three silver bayonets all with stamped in model name of “No.4 Mk II” on socket. Additional stampings on each bayonet of possible makers’ information, one has stamped in “L. ENG” and below it a rectangle box with “S376” inside (L. ENG stands for Lewisham Engineering located outside London, UK), one has initials “P.S.K” […]
Pte Bunting, Thomas Arthur – 1st Bn
Thomas Bunting joined the 48th Highlanders (militia) on 9 May 1938. He was discharged on 4 September 1939 when he and a large majority of the battalion stepped forward on parade to enlist for overseas duty. The next day B73001 Bunting, Thomas Arthur enlisted with the 48th Highlanders in Toronto. Following training, much on the […]
Pte Hodges, Bruce Arthur – 1st Bn
Bruce Arthur Hodges enlisted with the 48th Highlanders in Toronto and was given the regimental service number B75017. In England with the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders, the battalion was training, providing coastal defence and soldiers were going on courses. Pte Hodges qualified as Driver Mechanic Gp “C” on 28 May 1943. The battalion embarked on […]
Campbell, CQMS Alexander Calderwood
Alexander Calderwood Campbell enlisted in Ontario and was given the regimental number B887544. This number indicates he enlisted with RCASC (Royal Canadian Army Service Corps). He was a member of the 48th Highlanders, 1st Battalion, in England. He, with the battalion, embarked from Gourock, Scotland on 28 June 1943 and disembarked on the beaches at […]
Nardilli, Leo Joseph – 2nd Bn
Leo Joseph Nardilli enlisted with the 2nd Battalion, 48th Highlanders (militia) in Toronto on 9 October 1940 and was given the regimental number 488071. On 30 July 1941 he was struck off strength of the 48th Highlanders while at #2 NRMA Clearing Depot. On 6 September 1941 he attested for overseas duty with the Royal […]
Framed Unit photo – C.S.M. Frank North in WO and NCO group – 1939
Framed Unit photo – Warrant Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers group photo posed with Frank North in the front row; Black and white 18″ x 12″ in simple black frame 48th Highlanders CASF – in 1939.
Letters to Phyllis Douglas from friends re Lt Douglas as POW
16 letters to Phyllis Douglas: wife of Lt Ian Douglas who was taken POW at Regalbuto, Sicily and remained in POW camps until the end of the war. Letters from: Lt Norm Bell, 48th (11 Nov 44 x 2); – From overseas. One Christmas Greetings single page/cartoon; one Air Letter Lt R J Hunter, Irish […]