Lt. David Southam Ker – 2nd Bn

Lt. Ker enlisted with the 48th Highlanders just after war was declared in September 1939 and was one of 52 Officers in the 2nd Battalion, 48th Highlanders of Canada. While training in Camp Borden, Ontario Lt Ker was wounded by a mortar round that had misfired. His wounds prevented him from completing training and going […]

Gordon Tartan Kilt with WO Sporran and hose

The Highlanders (Seaforth, Gordon & Camerons) In 1904 the 48th Highlanders became allied to the Gordon Highlanders. This alliance, first in the British Commonwealth was proposed by General the Earl of Dundonald as a means of fostering new ties between Britain and the Colonies. The Gordon Highlanders were an old and renown Regiment raised in […]

Gordon Highlanders Training

An 8 inch (20.32 cm) by 10 inch (25.4 cm) photograph of 48th Highlanders on a field exercise with a member of the Gordon Highlanders.

Gordon Highlanders Officers

Scotland 1985 Officers of the Gordons with 48th Highlanders Officers Capt Thomas White Lt Patricia Whole   48th Liaison Major John Brown, 48th Highlanders of Canada

Queen’s Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) Capbadge

A 4 inch (10.16 cm) by 3 inch (7.62 cm) cap badge of the Queen’s Own Highlanders (Seaforth and Camerons) Cap badge with the Regimental Motto “Cuidich’n Righ” in Scottish Gaelic translates to “Help the King” in modern English. From top to bottom the badge consists of the Royal Crown, a Scottish Thistle, Stags Head […]

Swing of the Kilt Album by the Gordon Highlanders

Released in 1960, this Album features playing from the Pipes & Drums and Regimental (Brass) Band of the Gordon Highlanders. Side A Track 1 – The Swing o’ the Kilt Side A Track 2 – Highland Laddie Side A Track 3 – The Wee MacGreegor Side A Track 4 – Scottish Emblem Side A Track […]