Heraldry: Reverse: On a wreath of or and gules, a dove with wings displayed, argent in its beak an olive branch vert, below the initials T.W. on a field of vair Obverse: 48th Highlanders, Diamond Badge, proper, on a filed of azure. Culture: English
Service: Honourary Colonel, 1977 – 1979; Honourary Lt. Colonel, 1972 – 1977; 48th Highlanders 1934 – 1939; 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders 1939 – 1944; ADC to General Montgomery 1942; Personal Assistant to Field Marshall Montgomery – January 1944 to 1946.
In the 48th Highlanders of Canada it is the custom that all Field Officers (Company Commander, usually a Major) or higher have a Pipe Banner that is carried by their Piper on parade. It is tied by ribbons to the base drone of a set of bagpipes. On the obverse side the Regimental Badge is displayed, normally on a field of Royal Blue. On the reverse the personal arms of the Officer is displayed. When not on parade Pipe Banners are hung in the Officers’ Mess.