Photos of 100th Anniversary at Vimy Ridge – 2017
24 photos total, 10 of the Visitor Centre at Vimy Ridge in France for the 100th Anniversary ceremonies celebrating the Canadian victory at Vimy Ridge in 1917, and 14 photos of Highlanders killed at Vimy Ridge. The Vimy Cross, placed on the battlefield by the 15th Battalion, 48th Highlanders, was transported from the 48th Highlanders […]
Brig. W.W. Southam, DSO, ED – Binder – Photos and portrait unveiling ceremony
White binder with a chronology of the development of an acrylic portrait of Brigadier Southam from the materials provided to the artist – photos of Brig Southam, beaches of Dieppe and elements of uniform – and the evening’s agenda for unveiling of the Brigadier’s portrait on Oct 3, 2003 at the Officer’s Mess with stories, […]
Maj J A William (Bill) Whiteacre, MM QC
As a very young soldier, before coming to the 48th Highlanders, Bill fought with the Stormont, Dundas and Glengarry Highlanders with the Canadian Highland Brigade in the Second World War, during the Rhineland Offensive, the Crossing of the Rhine River, where he was awarded the Military Medal for Bravery in the Field. He later took […]
Col John Montgomery Lowndes , OStJ, CD, QC, AdeC
Commanding Officer 48th Highlanders of Canada 1964-1967 Honorary Colonel 48th Highlanders of Canada 1988-1992 Commander Toronto Militia District 1974-1976 John Montgomery Lowndes was born on 8-May-1926 in Toronto. He graduated from St Andrews College in 1941 and was awarded the JL Wright Cup for the best Upper School Cadet. He joined the Army Service Corps […]
HCol George W. (Geordie) Beal CD
Honorary Colonel 2007-2010 Honorary Lieutenant Colonel 2002 -2007 Colonel Geordie Beal was born in Toronto on 23 September 1940 and was the third generation of his family in the regiment. Prior to joining he was a cadet for 5 years at Upper Canada College progressing to cadet Lieutenant. Following graduation from Trinity College at the […]
HCol John B. Newman MSM, SBStJ, CD
Honorary Colonel 2011 -2013 Honorary Lieutenant Colonel 2007 – 2011 Honorary Colonel John Newman SB STJ, CD served with the 48th Highlanders of Canada as a Junior Officer from 1957 to 1962. He accepted the appointment of Honorary Lieutenant Colonel in 2007 and was appointed Honorary Colonel in 2011. He has been the Chairman and […]
LCol Kenneth James McBey, CD – Funeral Service Program
Blue-colour folded paper pamphlet with printed black text on all pages with the funeral service programme, for service held at Elora United Church on July 7, 2020. Title of pamphlet reads: “A Service of Christian Worship Giving Thanks for the Life of Kenneth J. McBey and Celebrating God’s Promise of Resurrection”.
129th Annual Mess Dinner – 16 October 2021 – Programme
Program for 48th Highlanders of Canada, Warrant Officer’s and Sergeant’s Mess 129th Annual Mess Dinner, 16 October 2021. Unlike most years, this dinner was held in the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 344. Menu inside and Dinner Program. Warrant Officer’s and Sergeant’s Mess Committee on Reverse.
Col Robert Gibson (Bob) Darling, CD
Honorary Colonel 48th Highlanders 2004 -2007 Commanding Officer Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 16 Feb 1975–12 Jun 1977 Robert Gibson “Bob” Darling was born in Toronto. He was a third generation Highlander and the son of Lieutenant Colonel WWG Darling, DSO, ED who commanded both the 4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards during the Second […]
HCol John Brent MacIntyre
Honorary Colonel 48th Highlanders of Canada 2021-2024 John was born in Kirkland Lake, Ontario in 1955. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Ontario, a Chartered Business Valuator and holds a B. Comm. (Honours) from Queen’s University. As Partner Emeritus, of Birch Hill Equity Partners,a leading Canadian private equity firm, John […]