Gen. Sir I. Hamilton inspects the troops at parade.

48th Highlanders’ 50th Ann. 1941 – Gen. Sir Hamilton Inspects the Troops – 1941

General Sir Ian Hamilton GCB, GCMG, DSO,  in glengarry and trews inspecting troops of the 48th Highlanders 1st Battalion at the 50th Anniversary parade of the 48th Highlanders of Canada at Redhill, Surrey, England on  12 October, 1941.  Major Ian Johnston escorts General Hamilton in review of his company. General Hamilton, of the Gordon Highlanders, was Honourary Colonel of the 48th Highlanders from 1911 to 1947. Note that the censors have erased the shoulder titles of the regiment to prevent the enemy from knowing the location and type of Canadian troops in England. P0469

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