Pipes leading unit around square near Piedmonte d’Alife, Italy, late May or June 1944. Archie Dewar on far left. P0562 The 48th Highlanders were at rest, recovering from their successful, …
H/Captain, Padre Hugh McLean leading service near Piedmonte d’Alife, July 1944. P0561 The Canadian flag is draped over ammunition boxes to form the altar. Captain George Beal, arms crossed, stands …
unit formed up in hollow square, Piedmonte d’Alife, Italy P0564 The battalion was at rest at Piedmonte in June and July following their successful breaching of the Hitler Line at …
A company of the 1st Battalion 48th Highlanders gives “Eyes Right” to their former Commanding Officer, Brigadier Eric Haldenby with Padre MacLean to his left while the battalion was at …
Unit giving salute, Eyes Right, to Brigadier Eric Haldenby, former commanding officer of the 48th Highlanders, during a Church parade while the 1st Battalion was at rest at Piedmonte d’Alife …
“Eyes right” given by a Company of the 1st Battalion to their former CO Brigadier Eric Haldenby, saluting, with the Padre to his left at a Church Parade, Piedmonte d’Alife, …
Captain Gord Proctor looks at a map while radio man, Cpl Hook, reports position from the side of a bridge. On objective Bridge intact. from the embankment, on the south …
Officer standing looking away while two men seated on the ground operate a radio. P0569 “Contact” – These men of the lead company of 48th Highlanders of Canada, squat in …
Brains behind the Attack on Rimini This picture shows the council of war of “O” Group of the Canadian Infantry Brigade and supporting arms, who launched the successful attack on …
He Pays No Attention to Signs. While he waited for his company commander to designate consolidated positions, Pte. D. Harris, Toronto, snatches a brief rest under this German military signboard …
These Signs Means Nothing Now. These unit signs left behind by the Hun in his hasty retreat in Italy are being looked over by Pte. D.J. Mulvihill, of the famous …
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