Photo post card of 134th Bn troops in Great Coats standing around University Avenue Armouries, 1915.

For their contribution to the war the 48th Highlanders raised and trained:

. 15th Battalion of four companies and war establishment of 1,170.

. 92nd Battalion of four companies (plus a fifth for the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders). “92” was a Gordon Highlander numeral, requested specially. They departed Toronto on 17 May 1916. The majority reinforced the 15th Battalion, with others reinforcing the 13th, 15th and 42nd plus other units and services. They became the 5th Reserve Battalion on 4 January 1917.

. 92nd Battalion, 1st Reinforcing Draft: left for overseas in November 1915, ahead of the rest of the 92nd. Most went to the 15th in March 1916, others to the 42nd and 13th.

. 134th Battalion: Full complement of 1,200 left for overseas on 5 August 1916. Two companies reinforced the 15th. They were demobilized 12 February 1918 and the men sent to a variety of units and services.

(Prior accession No. P0803)