On Deck looking out to sea-1943

on board vessel relaxed 1943, BGen Haldenby wearing wedge cap. B78
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on board vessel relaxed 1943, BGen Haldenby wearing wedge cap. B78
…BGen Haldenby and Maj. Turnbull chatting on starboard, 1943 B65 BGen Haldenby was Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders when the battalion sailed to England in December 1939.
…Two friends, members of the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders squatting and petting animal. Jim Sturruck and Norm Williams. P1403
…Marching to St. Andrews Church for church service in 1940 are the May & July drafts of Highlanders preparing to go overseas to join the 1st Bn in England. Bill …
Lining up Transport Platoon to buy war bonds in Campobasso, Italy, late October 1943. At table are CQMS Jack Gunn and Captain Lloyd Smith. P1407
…Troops with several village children around a large artillery piece. P1409
…Officers take their position at the slow march with the troops at the slope arms during the Trooping of the Colour 1941 in England. The ceremony and parade was held …
Pte F.R. Bailey studying sign Campobasso in October 1943 to decide what he wants to do. There were 25925 Canadians in Italy. Everything required by Canadians was provided in Campobasso …
Two Canadian officers drinking OJ at stand near Transit Hotel in Naples, Italy. Left to right, Major R.C. Coleman, P.P.C.L.I., Montreal, Que.; Major D.W. Banton, 48th Highlanders, Toronto, Ont.
…Four 48th Highlanders taking rest in field [similar to P1414] in Littlehampton, Sussex, UK, 1941/42. Shown are Cook, George Phillips, Charlie Stock and Snapper Williams. The 1st Battalion was stationed …
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