48th Veterans on Parade in Apeldoorn in 1991 Celebrating the Liberation of The Netherlands
48th WWII veterans wearing blazers, glengarries and medals marching down road in Apeldoorn, The Netherlands as part of the Anniversary Parade celebrating the liberation of The Netherlands by Canadians in 1945. The 48th Highlanders, as part of the 1st Brigade, liberated Apeldoorn on 17 April, 1945. LCol Michael E. George is saluting; CQMS Herb Pike […]
Images of Wilp and plaque commemorating Lt. Col. D. A. Mackenzie at a ceremony – 9 May 1995
Framed pictures of the location of memorial LCol Mackenzie’s death. Donated by mr JHJ van Blommestein, burgomaster of Voorst, during ceremonies commemorating the liberation of Holland by the Canadians in 1945. 48th Highlander veterans were in attendance at the unveiling of the plaque on May 9, 1995. A parade in Apeldoorn and other ceremonies in […]
48th Bn on Parade 1899
Original Painting of the 48th Battalion (Highlanders) in full scarlet dress uniform. In the foreground on horseback is LCol Cosby, Commanding Officer. The picture is signed by the artist, Arthur H. Hider. The city of Toronto skyline is in the distant background. Notice the pipers are wearing the Davidson Tartan. In 1913 pipers changed to […]
Marching past Canada Life Bldg – 1897
This painting by the watercolour artist Jos Biehn shows the 48th Highlanders in full scarlet dress uniforms marching south on University Avenue in front of the Canada Life Assurance Building. It is signed by the artist in the bottom left corner with the date 1897.
134th BN CEF Officers Memorial Tablet from St. Bonar’s Church wall
Rectangular bronze tablet with raised frame like edge. On the Top is a 134th Bn cap badge surrounded by thistles and maples leaves and framed in a knotted square. Below are the words “IN MEMORY OF THE OFFICERS OF THE 134TH BATTALION * 48TH HIGHLANDERS * WHO MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE * 1914* IN THE […]