Pte. Keech, James Nelson
B73596 James Nelson (Nelville) Keech enlisted in the 48th Highlanders (home battalion) on 8 May 1939 and was assigned to Headquarters company. He was discharged on 4 September, 1939 just after war was declared. This was to enable him to reenlist with the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders who were part of the Canadian contingent that […]
Plastic Bag With Negative of Pte. Harold C. McKay
Photo negative of Pte. Harold C. McKay and another man, both are wearing suits and holding a fedora at their side in their right hand, and appear to be standing on a lawn in front of a house, photo is in a clear plastic bag.
Military Track and Field 1942 Banner
A 24 inch (60.96 cm) long dark green Military Track and Field 1941 Banner awarded in England at the 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade track and field meet. Unit Championship by 48th Highlanders of Canada, 1st Battalion.
Military Track and Field 1941 Banner
A 24 inch (60.96 cm) long, triangular, red Military Track and Field 1941 Banner. This banner was presented in England at a track and field competition between battalions in the 1st Canadian Brigade. Won by the 48th Highlanders of Canada, 1st Battalion.
Identification Tag of Pte. Harold C. McKay
Pressed dark brown wood identification tag of Pte. Harold C. McKay, with the service number stamped on it: C115500, the tag has a thin brown rope string attached to it with a knot through the left one of the two holes punched through the tag on the left and right side of it. Pte. Harold […]
Portrait of Lt. Col. Donald Wakelin Banton
Large portrait of Lt. Col. Donald Wakelin Banton, done with oil pastel, in a wood frame, wearing uniform, on the front in the bottom left is written the artist’s name “Ruth Strome”, on the back is written “Major Donald Wakelin Banton” and “Lt. Col. Donald Wakelin Banton”, on the back is also a sticker of […]
Letter re medals of Graham MacLachlan to nephew
Framed original handwritten letter from Lt. Campbell MacLachlan to his nephew Graham MacLachlan giving Graham his Uncle Graham MacLachlan’s war medals in 1982. The family of Lt. Ed MacLachlan donated three sets of medals in total, those of Ed and his two brothers: : Lt. Commander Campbell MacLachlan, RCNVR (1939-45 Star, Italy Star, Defence Medal, […]
Swayze, Pte. Allan Ray, 1st Battalion 48th Highlanders
B122105 Pte Swayze, Patrick Allan enlisted for overseas duty on 19 January 1944, sailed on the SS Andy from Halifax to England on 22 November 1944 and was stationed at Camp Whitby. On 02 February 1945 he sailed for Italy, landing in Naples on 28 February. He arrived at the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders of […]
Diary about Lt Ed MacLachlan created by his family
This diary about Edward MacLachlan, 48th Highlander killed in action in Sicily and his brothers who all served in WW2 was created by Ms. Carolyn Graham MacLachlan to share with family members and students of Rotherglen School, Oakville where she teaches. A copy was sent to Ridley College, St. Catherines, where Carolyn MacLachan’s uncles all […]
Box 20 – Unit Financial Records – 1923 to 1960, 1977 and 1978
Box contains Unit financial records for 1923 , 1939 and 1950 to 1960 and 1977 and 1978. Ledgers and file folders