Captain George Beal at Piedmonte D’Alife, Italy
Capt. George Beal standing in front of tent at Piedmonte d’Alife. Wearing kilt, shirt, hose and holding walking stick in right hand. Photo taken by Lt R W Johnston On the back of the photo, Lt Johnston has written: “Captain George (Geordie) Beal, OC “A” Company complete with kilt, hose and typical quizzical grin. Wee […]
Padre Captain McLean near Sorrento, Italy
Padre Captain McLean walking on road beside a Bedford truck with 48th Highlanders riding in rear en route to Sorrento Italy. Notes written by Lt R. W Johnston on rear of photo of Capt. McLean, Padre “En route to Sorrento. The central figure is our new padre, Capt. McLean who organized the party. He is […]
Lt. J. L. Terrelly, Cpl Cuthill with RCEME Sgt Fetter
Two Highlanders, Lt. John Terrelly, HQ Coy, and Cpl Cuthill with RCEME Sgt Fetter near Piedmonte d’Alife, Italy in June 1944.
notes on rear of Padre McLean image
Notes written by Lt R. W Johnston on rear of photo of Capt. McLean, Padre “En route to Sorrento. The central figure is our new padre, Capt. McLean who organized the party. He is known as “marryin” Sam after his resemblance to he well known “Lil Abner”.
Pte. J. F. McCaffery, 1st Battalion
Pte John Frederick McCaffery standing in battledress. Not in 48th uniform as yet. Quonset huts in background. Pte McCaffery was killed in action on 6 April 1944 while the battalion was holding the line at the Arielli River.
Brigadier Ian Johnston after Church Service – 11 May 1945
Brigadier Ian Johnston with Chaplain W. G. Brook and and Lt.Col. Maurice W. Antrow, Officer Commanding, Perth Regiment after a church service in Wagendorm, The Netherlands, 11 May 1945.
Internees of 15th Battalion at Merren
Five 15th Battalion members, two resting on ground, three standing behind as prisoners of war at Merren in 1916
Lt. S. John Reeves, MC – 15th Battalion
Lt Samuel John Reeves, MC of the 15th Battalion, 48th Highlanders in dress tunic of Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada (?), seated.
Pay Book, 1045972 Pte Andrew Fraser, 15th Bn
Dark khaki fabric covered Pay Book. 23 pages and cover with closing flap on left margin. Pages 20/21, Military Will, removed with hand written note on page 22 “Will has been completd in Canada and forwarded to Ottawa”. Pages are well filled out with details of pay, courses. Inoculation. Cualifications are liste and dated on […]
A/Capt. R. W. Johnston MC and friend
Captain Johnston leaning against a low wall with lady friend wearing his glengarry.