Brass shell casing was placed on the grave of Lt. Col. Donald Mackenzie who was killed in action at Wilp on 12  April 1945. Mackenzie was first buried on the dyke at Wilp with 18 other 48th Highlanders. The graves were moved subsequently to Holten Cemetery.

The shell was presented by the 48th Highlanders of Holland Pipes and Drums at Beekbergen in May 1991. A plaque accompanying the presentation reads:

“This Shell commemorates the death of Lt. Col. Donald Mackenzie C.O. of the regiment 48th Highlanders of Canada killed in action 12-04-1945 Wilp, Holland. Buried at the Canadian War Cemetery Holten Holland.

This Shell has been placed on his temporary grave at Wilp, Holland.

This shell is presented to the Regimental Museum by the board and members of the 48th Highlanders of Holland

Beekbergen May 1991 Holland”