Sgt GOLDBERG, Hugo.

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Sgt Hugo Goldberg 1st Bn 48th Highlanders of Canada (CASF) Hugo Goldberg returned from the Second World War and became a stone mason.  His work is reflected in the Memorial Fireplace within the WOs and Sgts Mess which was constructed using granite and bricks taken from the University Avenue Armouries.   NOK: Ray Goldberg Mother, […]

PTE. GODFREY, J. – Drummer

B73053 Drummer Godfrey, J. was a drummer with the 1st Battalion Pipes and Drums in WWII. Members of the band provided aid to wounded soldiers on the battlefield and were assigned to specific companies when not together as a band. NOK:

Lt. GLASS, Edward Drew

After graduating from Western High School (Commerce) Lt Glass worked as a stockkeeper at Simpson’s department store. He attested into the 48th Highlanders on 5 Sep 1939 as a Private having served in the Reserves since 1937. He was promoted Lt 11 Sep1943. He saw service as a CanLoan Officer with the 1st Bn Gordon […]

CSM GIBSON, William Henry

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B73882 Private Gibson, William Henry following training in Ontario embarked from Halifax on 12 May 1940 as a reinforcement for the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders, landing at Liverpool on 22 May 1940. He would have been with the battalion in England while they trained, were sent to France in June 1940 two weeks after the […]