Captain Bruce Beaton
Bruce Beaton joined the 48th Highlanders of Canada in 1978 as a 2nd Lt, continuing a family tradition. His father, William Beaton, was a Sergeant with the battalion in the Second World War. Bruce rose to Captain until he resigned in 1978, due to the onset of MS. Captain Beaton promptly joined the Department of […]
Brown, Piper George Macrae
George Macrae Brown served as a piper in the 48th Highlanders Pipes and Drums. He enrolled on 1 August 1943 in the 2nd Battalion (the home battalion in Toronto during the war) and was given the service number B486572. He remained with the pipe band until 20 May 1948. During that time the pipe band […]
Case M346 Tool
Small, grey, steel Case M346, with sheepfoot-blade knife, marlin spike, and can opener. Held together by rivets and has a metal loop on one end for hanging and carrying. Stamped on bottom of one side of the knife is maker’s name reading: “M.S. Ltd XX”, for Metal Stamping Ltd. This model of clasp-knife is originally […]
Four Summer Course Females – 1980
Four females from the 1980 Summer Course, Jeannette Goguen, Joyce Van der Vegte , Mary March and Loren Cosgrove. Joyce was the sister of Sgt John Van Der Vegte, and was a teacher on the astronaut Program. Loren Cosgrove subsequently joined the Regular Force and was a top student at Cornwallis. Loren joined the Military […]
MCpl Brad Wood in back of CP -1980s or 90s.
Master Corporal Brad Wood operating 42 set radio in back of Command Post probably at CFB Borden or Meaford, in 1980s or 1990s.
WO Officer Fred Hodgson, Pipes and Drums at CFB Borden Ranges- 1980s,1990s.
WO Fred Hodgson, Pipes and Drums, by target on the ranges at CFB Borden in 1980s or 90s.
Sweetheart Pin, Broach, Edward Cane, 48th Highlanders, 1950’s
Sweetheart pin given by Edward Cane to his then fiancé Dorothy Gray. The pin is a jeweled replica of the 48th Highlanders cap badge. The belt around the falcon head contains small crystals. The base of the pin is made from a silver coloured metal, and the clasp fastener is still in place. The pin […]
Royal Tour Canada 1959 Folder – 1959
A small folder issued by The Telegram with a portrait of the Royal Family on the front. On the reverse is in print, Portrait Of Our First Family Rarely do all four members of a family look so cheerfully relaxed, as any home portrait photographer knows. This distinctive and informal portrait of Canada’s Royal Family […]
Combat Shirt -1970’s
Combat shirt in olive green. Name “Cormack” on left breast pocket and Sergeant’s stripes on arm. In 1967, the Royal Canadian Army ceased to exist and was replaced with Mobile Command under the Unification scheme which created the modern-day Canadian Armed Forces. With Unification, an American-Style Olive Green Fatigues known as “combats” were adopted. This […]
Canadian Parachute Wings Patch
To receive the Canadian Parachute Wings Patch, you must successfully complete the formal Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) Basic Parachutist Course. Upon graduation from this course, you will be awarded the Red Leaf Parachute Wings. There is also a White Leaf version for members serving or who have served in a jump-related position, such as instructors […]