Sir Ian Hamilton and McNaughton inspection troops

48th 50th Anniversary 1941 Inspection – Gen. Sir Ian Hamilton

Gen Sir Ian Hamilton stopping for photo while inspecting guard of the 48th Highlanders, 1st Battalion at Redhill England 1941. The occasion was the 50th Anniversary of the founding of the 48th Highlanders of Canada. To the left is Major Ian Johnston and to the rear of General Hamilton are Generals MacNaughton and Pearkes. General Hamilton, of the Gordon Highlanders was Honorary Colonel of the 48th Highlanders 1911 – 1919 and 1921 – 1947. Note that the censors have whited out the shoulder flashes of the Highlanders for security.

Associated place
England, Surrey
Associated event
NA
Associated name(s)
Gen Sir Ian Hamilton, Maj Johnston, Cabell, MacNaughton, Pearkes
Era
1939 – 1945 (WW 2)
Location of artifact
Binder, Research Room Shelf
Classification
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