Pte Peart, Davidson Robert with family
Pte Peart with family – brother Harvey V to the left and his mother Anne in the centre. Pte Peart was killed in action on 4 December 1944.
Col. G. M. Malone, MC, ED – Kukri and Scabbard
A gray metal, likely steel, Nepalese kukri blade stored in a black hard leather scabbard, with both being curved near the middle, and belonged to Colonel Gerald Morphy Malone, MC, ED. The grip of the kukri is solid smooth wood with a horizontal pattern of lines that mimic cloth wrapping and a metal butt cap […]
Sgt Lawson, James
Son of James and Elizabeth Lawson; husband of Joan Murray Lawson, of Toronto, Ontario James was born in Aberdeen, Scotland i 1901. He enrolled for active service in the 48th Highlanders on 4 September 1939 having served for 12 years in The Gordon Highlanders (1919-1931) and several years in the 48th Highlanders (Militia). He was […]
Pte Bulmer, John Francis
Born in Toronto he attended King Edward and Central Technical Schools. Pte Bulmer attested into the 48th Highlanders of Canada on 10 Sep 1939. He was 21 years old and listed his occupation as student. He went overseas wth the 48th and was wounded in May 1941. He was posted back to the 48th in […]
48th Regimental Buttons 1940-1991
Officer’s Service Tunic 1943, made by Simpsons, Waterbury Button Co. made in the USA Manufacturer Unknown St. Andrew’s Cadet Corps Button, J.R. Gaunt & Sons, Birmingham White Shell Tunic Button, J.R. Gaunt & Sons Ltm., London, England J.R. Gaunt & Sons, Montreal, made in England J.R. Gaunt & Sons, London, England J.R. Gaunt & Sons […]
Various Rations and Equipment from 1940’s
Original Thermos made of iron and glass. Hard biscuit signed at Camp Borden in 1940. Solidified Methylated Spirit (fire starter fluid), Tin of Emergency Rations The biscuit was found in stores at Camp Borden and is WWI issue.
Mess Kit Standard Issue 1891 – 1939 and 1939- 1982
A mess kit, is designed to be used over portable cooking apparatus. A mess tin can be thought of as a portable version of a saucepan, intended primarily for boiling but also useful for frying. Mess tins were originally a military design, but are also popular among civilian campers. Bottom left – 1891 – 1939. Bottom […]
Memorial binder
This 3 ring binder contains 300 of the 1642 photos of 48th Highlanders who died in service to Canada. The binder is on a stand and above it is a brass plaque with two 48th Highlanders badges and between them the words: 48th Highlanders of Canada Killed in Action “We […]
Captain J. Eardley Wright – England July 1944
Capt Wright in England in July 1944 at 3CIRVHU. Captain Wright, a member of the 48th Highlanders, had led a company of the 48th Highlanders 1st Bn through Sicily and Southern Italy. In late 1943 he was returned to England as part of Operation Pouch which sent battle experienced officers and Senior NCOs to England […]
Major J. Eardley Wright with jeep – Europe
Major Wright of the North Nova Scotia Highlanders with his jeep in France in the winter of 1944/5. Major Wright, a 48th Highlander, was transferred from Italy in late 1943 as part of Operation Pouch which sent to England battle experienced officers and Senior NCOs from the 1st Cdn Division in Italy. They were to […]