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48th filling canteens- On the advance to Adrano Sicily – July 1943

Canadians in Sicily Ignoring the Germans, who were shelling the vicinity with mortars, men of a company of the 48th Highlanders of Canada, stopped by this Sicilian well for a …

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1995001432
Canadians Await Attack Order on Italian Front – Ortona region, 10 Dec. 1943

Troops positioned preparing for attack. Photographer Frederick G Whitcombe. Similar Photos P0209, P1175 different sizes. P1427 Here’s action on the Italian front near San Leonardo di Ortona as infantrymen of …

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1995001433
Canadians Rest in Sicily – 1943

The Medical Officer Capt. F.L. Skinner taking care of Pte George Little’s foot while the 48th were resting, awaiting for the next operation .P0511 Location may be Militello, Sicily

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1995001434
Pipes and Drums Overseas – WWII

Pipes & Drums group shot WW2 in England. Drummer Bill Elms is in the front kneeling to the left of the base drum. P1429

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1995001435
Salute to Soldiers Who Sacrificed Lives- Piedmonte, Italy 1944

With the battalion formed in a square at attention, the officers salute to those lying in graves at Piedmonte d’Alife, Italy in late May 1944 P1480 . On 17 May …

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1995001436
48th Highlanders in North African Hospitals -Sicily

Canadian North African Hospital Wearing a big, happy smile for the photographer, Pte. E.T. Parton, Toronto, of the 48th Highlanders of Canada, sits up in bed in a Canadian General …

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1995001437
Taking A Rest – Sicily 1943

3 troops squatting, 4 standing from HQ Coy, outside house in Sicily. Tall Highlander standing without shirt is Johnny Coulson, ex Argo Sculler. He is mentioned for bravery at Forme …

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1995001438
‘Moving Up’ – Rimini, September 1944

Members of the 48th Highlanders marching up on unpaved path, Rimini 1944 [P1433]. Rimini fell on 21 September 1944.

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1995001439
Crossing the Straits of Messina – 1943

photo of Strait Messina 1943. [P1434] The 1st Canadian Division crossed the Straits of Messina from Sicily to Reggio di Calabria on 3 September 1943, having completed the battles to …

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1995001440
Maj Banton talks to Italian Soldiers – Sicily 1943

Maj, D. Banton searching thru bag; 2 Italian soldiers are looking on. P1435

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1995001441
Troops formed up in Campobasso – 24 Sep 1943

Troops and Pipes and Drums formed up ready to march off with hundreds of onlookers in Campobasso, Italy 24 Sep 1943 You can see P/M Archie Dewar with Pipes and …

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1995001442
Church Parade of 48th Highlanders in Italy – Fall of 1944

Church Parade of 48th Highlanders in Italy A Canadian Brigadier and four Army chaplains take the salute of the famous 48th Highlanders of Toronto, as they march past the saluting …

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1995001443