Brigadier James Edwin Ganong, ED

Commanding Officer, 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders (CASF)  March 1942 – December 1942 Commander 4 Canadian Infantry Brigade – 1944 Commanding Officer, 48th Highlanders of Canada 1945-1946 Commander 5 Canadian Infantry Reserve Brigade – 1946-1949 Born on December 30, 1903, in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, he pursued higher education at the Royal Military College and Osgoode Hall, […]

Sgt Fraser CB, MM

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Sgt B Fraser was an original 1st Bn 48th Highlanders “39er” who landed at Pachino with B Coy. For his actions during the ambush at the crossroads near Leonforte on 23-Jul-43, He was also wounded during the later stages of the attack.  Sgt Fraser became the first 48th Highlander to be awarded the Military Medal […]