Dual Portrait Sculpture of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II – 1947 and 2012
This portrait of Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II was donated to the 48th Highlanders Museum by the artist Charles Cardell Corbet to commemorate the 65th Anniversary of Her Majesty’s appointment on 1 December 1947 as Colonel-in-Chief of the 48th Highlanders of Canada. The dual portrait shows Her Majesty on the left as Princess Elizabeth in […]
Change of Regimental Sergeant Major 2020 – Invitation – 16 Oct. 2020
Invitation from the Commanding Officer, Officers and All Ranks to the the virtual ceremony of the Change of RSM from CWO (WO1) Brian R. Kwok, CD to CWO (WO1) Christopher E. A. Reesor. The ceremony was held virtually on Facebook due to Covid-19 restrictions.
RSM (CWO) Christopher Reesor CD
Regimental Sergeant Major, 48th Highlanders of Canada (2020-present) Drum Major, 48th Highlanders of Canada (1997-2020) Chris Reesor started studying the Drums at age four and started marching in bands at age seven with the 9th Toronto Boys’ Brigade Band. He joined the 48th Military Band as a volunteer in 1988. After completing six years with the […]
Lieutenant Colonel RA (Ron) Alkema CD
Commanding Officer, 48th Highlanders of Canada – 2018-2021 Regimental Sergeant Major – 2002-2006 Lieutenant Colonel Ron Alkema joined the Canadian Army as a private in 1980. He served as a 48th Highlander in every rank from Private to Lieutenant Colonel. He is the only 48th Highlander to serve as both Regimental Sergeant Major and Commanding […]
Captain William M (Bill) Darling MMM CD
Regimental Sergeant Major 48th Highlanders of Canada (1999-2002) Brigade Sergeant Major 32 Canadian Brigade Group (2006-2008) Land Forces Area Central Sergeant Major (Reserve) (2010-2014) William Darling joined in 1979 as a Gunner with 2 Field Royal Canadian Artillery, located in Montreal, Quebec. In 1982 he relocated to Toronto, Ontario, re-mustered Infantry […]
HCol Michael D Scott CM CD
Honorary Colonel 48th Highlanders of Canada 2017-2020 Honorary Lieutenant Colonel 48th Highlanders 2014-2017 HCol Mike Scott joined the 48th Highlanders in 1979 and served until 1986. During that time he also served with the Seaforth Highlanders of Canada and the Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment. A passionate and life-long member of the Scouts Canada for […]
Pipe Major (CWO) Alexander (Sandy) Dewar MMM CD
Pipe Major 48th Highlanders of Canada 1985-2007 Alexander “Sandy” Dewar started learning the bagpipes at age seven from his father, the late Pipe Major Archie Dewar. The Dewar family is well known in the 48th Regimental family having had 10 family members serve in the 48th Highlanders to date with continuous service in the Pipes […]
Colonel RG (Geordie) Elms MSM, CD
Colonel Geordie Elms was born in Toronto. In 1967 he followed his grandfather and father into the ranks of the 48TH Highlanders of Canada as a piper. As a Highlander in 1972 he was commissioned under the Reserve Officer University Training Plan (ROUTP). In 1974 he transferred to the Regular Force, joining The Royal Canadian […]
“Poppy Ceremony” funeral sash
Sash: Davidson tartan on front with 48th Highlanders cloth Buckle Badge in centre; red cloth backing; red tassels on ends. Multiple poppies affixed by pins. This sash is used by Old Comrades Association (OCA) and others at funerals of veterans. The sash is placed on coffin or altar then Highlanders in attendance come forward, salute […]
The Falcon Newsletter – December 2021
The Falcon regimental magazine, issued digitally to all Highlanders. Hard copy 8 1/2″ x 11′ of 30 pages.