Left of General Guy Simonds, General Officer Commanding the 1st Canadian Division is the 48th Highlanders’ Commanding Officer, LCol Ian Johnston while the troops of the 48th stand to attention …

LCol Ian Johnston being presented with a “Gong” in Italy 1943 P1425 The medal is the Distinguished Service Order, awarded for the Operation Morning Glory, on the advance to Ortona …

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 …

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 …

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

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

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 …

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 …

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 …

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

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 …