Sir Ian Hamilton and McNaughton inspecting troops

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

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. P0473

Associated place
England, Surrey
Associated event
50th Anniversary parade, Surrey, England
Associated name(s)
Gen Sir Ian Hamilton, Maj Johnston, Corbett, MacNaughton, Pearkes
Era
1939 – 1945 (WW 2)
Location of artifact
Binder 2, Research Room Shelf
Classification
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