L. Col. A. A. Miller – medallion for Anniv. Dinner Rt. Hon. MacKenzie King – 1939
L. Col. A. A. Miller – medallion for Anniv. Dinner Rt. Hon. MacKenzie King – 1939 Front of oval medallion with red ribbon. bearing three face images and 1919 – 1939 Reverse “Anniversary Banquet to Rt. Hon. MacKenzie King, Royal York Hotel, August 8, 1939, Toronto” with small red ribbon. The medallion would have been […]
Pte Deline, George Albert
Pte Deline, George Albert was a member of the 48th Highlanders during the Second World War (more research required)
Sgt. M. McDougall B486424 Notebook
Black leather notebook – 5″ x 8″ with lined pages with hand written notes on the repair and maintenance of universal Carrier , mortar operations and data.
Twitchett, Kenneth – 1st Bn
Robert Twitchett enlisted with the 48th Highlanders, likely in early 1940 and received the service number B74769. The family indicates he trained at Camp Borden before going overseas. (research required)
Tpr Hardy, Robert
Robert Hardy enlisted with the Grey and Simcoe Foresters and was given the service number B117780. A newspaper article indicates he served overseas with the Cdn Armoured Corp and a framed plaque includes a 48th Highlander cap badge and four medals (France and Germany Star; the Star of Italy; 1939-1945 Canada Volunteer Service medal and […]
Pte Lee, Benjamin
Pte Lee, Benjamin, born in Nipawin, Saskatchewan, served with the 48th Highlanders, 1st Battalion. (more research required). Family indicates he was overseas.
Lt Chauncey Douglas Lough
Chauncey Douglas Lough enlisted in the 48th Highlanders of Canada in Toronto, arriving in England in 1940. He was with the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders in England in 1941 as a Lieutenant. Part 2 Orders to the War Diary of March 1941 he is shown as an increase to the 48th Highlanders on 7 February […]
Pte Thornhill, William – 1st Bn
B75120 Pte William Thornhill enlisted with the 48th Highlanders of Canada in Toronto. In Italy, on the X-4 list (Highlanders held as reinforcements in theatre) he was “attached for all purposes from the 48th Highlanders X-4 list w.e.f. 23 August 1943 for one day only”. The following order made this permanent and adjusted his pay […]
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 […]
Pte Carey, Dalton C.
Pte Carey, Dalton C, enlisted at No. 10 District Depot (Personnel Selection Board) and was given the service number H103132. Dileas, our regimental history, names him in the battle in the Liri Valley on 17 May 1944, during which 16 and 17 Platoons of Dog Company ranged far ahead and brilliantly captured the Forme d’Aquino […]