Studio Portrait of Cpl. F. G. Ford
Sepia studio portrait of Cpl. F. G. Ford in 48th Highlanders dress uniform, oval shaped, and in a black cardboard frame with a centre oval border with decorative patterns and a crown at the top. On the back is a newspaper clipping of the obituary of “CORPL. F. G. FORD”, which is as follows: “Corpl. […]
Sterling silver 92nd Bn Buckle Badge – Col J. F. Lash, OBE (MID*)
Sterling silver buckle badge of 92nd Battalion (48th Highlanders). Made by Ellis Bros. of Toronto for Major John Francis Lash. On the rear of the badge, at the bottom, are the words “Sterling 925, Ellis Bros.” with sterling marks. John Francis Lash, a barrister in Toronto, was 10 months with the 48th Highlanders Militia battalion […]
Briefing by WO1 Dwain Oliver at Pirbright Camp
WO1 Dwain Oliver of the Grenadier Guards briefs the Canadian Contingent attending for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. This first briefing was held at Pirbright Camp from which the Canadian Contingent was deployed to specific tasks during the funeral and ceremonies. Five 48th Highlanders represented the 48th Highlanders of Canada at the […]
Loading Van in Toronto to attend Her Majesty’s funeral – 2022
Van being loaded at Moss Park Armoury and preparing to depart for Ottawa, then London England, for the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. The attendance of Canadian soldiers was OP London Bridge – UK Det. Five 48th Highlanders represented the 48th Highlanders of Canada at the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II […]
Prince William meeting Canadian troops at Pirbright Camp
MCpl Graham Robertson, in balmoral, talks with Prince William, Prince of Wales at Pirbright Camp in the days before the funeral and ceremony of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. MCpl Robertson and four other 48th Highlanders, Commanding Officer LCol Jason Morrische, CD, RSM (CWO) C, Reesor, CD, Cpl Scarlino of the Pipes and Drums and […]
Prince William talking to MCpl Robertson
At Pirbright camp, Prince William, Prince of Wales talks with MCpl Graham Robertson of the 48th Highlanders of Canada a couple of days in advance of the funeral parade and ceremony of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. MCpl Robertson and four other 48th Highlanders, Cpl Scarlino of the Pipes and Drums, 2nd Lt Outram-Kuzma; RSM […]
In Pirbright village as representatives at Her Majesty’s funeral
From left to right: Cpl Scarlino of Pipes and Drums; MCpl Robertson; 2Lt Outram-Kuzma in the village of Pirbright. The army base at Pirbright was the training and assembly location for military representatives. These 48th Highlanders, plus RSM (CWO) C, Reesor, CD, and the Commanding Officer, LCol Jason Morrische, CD,represented the 48th Highlanders of Canada […]
48th Highlanders at HM Funeral, 2022- Wellington Barracks
Left to right: Cpl Scarlino of Pipes and Drums; RSM (CWO) C Reesor, CD; 2Lt Outram-Kuzma; MCpl Robertson, in full Scarlet uniform with Wellington Barracks in the background. Five 48th Highlanders represented the 48th Highlanders of Canada at the funeral of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in 2022, those in the photo and the Commanding […]
Frame with Photos – Pte. Harold C. McKay
A dark brown wood photo frame with a piece of loose transparent glass as a cover, with a piece of cardboard backing, containing 4 different photos of Pte. Harold C. McKay. Of the 4 photos, 2 photos are in black and white, 1 photo is in sepia, and 1 photo is partly colourized – mainly […]
2021800539 Box of 15th Battalion and 1st Bn Service Records
box 2021800539 contains printouts of Service Records from Library and Archives Canada. Each soldier records are individually placed in a legal size file folder. Alston, James, Pte 27643; Anderson, David Sherrit, Pte, 27299; Acland, Peregrine Palmer, Capt.; Bedford, Alfred Carl, Sgt Maj,27635; Beck, Samuel, Sgt Maj, 1045217; Armitage, John D, 28114; Bell, William R, Lt. […]