Case 15 – Padres WW II
In both the First and Second World Wars, military chaplains—officially called Chaplains but commonly referred to as Padres—played a vital role in supporting the spiritual and emotional welfare of soldiers. The term Chaplain is the formal designation within Commonwealth militaries, while Padre became an affectionate and widely used nickname regardless of denomination. During the First […]
48th Highlanders Church Parade May 6th 1934
An 8.5 inch (21.59 cm) by 11 inch (27.94 cm) bifold program of the 48th Highlanders Church Parade on May 6th 1934. in attendance Brigadier John Pollands Girvan, D.S.O., M.C., V.D. (Commanding Officer at the time) HCapt the Revered Stuart C. Parker, D.D.
Dedication of the Memorial Communion Table on Nov 11th 1934
A 7 inch (17.78 cm) by 11 inch (27.94 cm) bifold program of the Dedication of the Memorial Communion Table on Nov 11th 1934.
Grave Side Memorial Service booklet for Pte William Ronald Dafoe
A 4.75 inch (12.06 cm) by 6.75 inch (17.14 cm) booklet of the Grave Side Memorial Service for PTE William Ronald Dafoe. Signed by Padre East Service on Sept 28, 1944 At Rimini, Italy Handwritten inside cover by Padre East below William Ronald Dafoe Faithful unto Death Killed in Action September 16, 1944 Italy Greater […]
May 4th 1952, Church Parade
An 8.5 inch (21.59 cm) by 11 inch (27.94 cm) bifold program on the 48th Highlanders Church Parade for May 4th, 1952. in attendance LCol M.E. George, CO HCapt The Revered Ross K. Cameron, M.A.
Unveiling of Battle Honours at the Regimental Memorial, June 4, 1961
An 8.5 inch (21.59 cm) by 11 inch (27.94 cm) folded program of the Memorial Service for the Unveiling of Battle Honours at the Regimental Memorial on Sunday, June 4th, 1961 at 1:30pm. In attendance: Lt. Col. D.C. Haldenby, C.D. Commanding Officer Hon. Capt. Grant Muir Hon Major Ross K. Cameron, C.D. Hon. Major Stewart B. […]
“Laying Up of the Colours” at St. Andrew’s Church, Sunday Oct.18, 1959
A 9.5 inch (24.13 cm) by 12.75 inch (32.38 cm) program of the Laying Up of the Colours at St. Andrew’s Church on Sunday, October 18th, 1959 at 11:00am. This Stand of Regimental Colours, comprised of the Sovereign’s Colour and a Regimental Colour, was the second stand carried by the 48th Highlanders. The first stand, […]
Padre’s Collar Dog of Major Padre Stewart B. East
A 1-inch Padre’s Collar badge “Dog” owned by Padre East.
Captain ranks of Padre Stewart B. East, MBE MC
Captain’s Ranks of Padre East. Three rank “pips” are placed on each shoulder epaulette to signify the rank of Captain.
Padre Stewart B. East, MBE MC – Sleeve Rank
A 2 inch (5.08 cm) by 2.5 inch (6.35 cm) Padre’s arm sleeve rank.