Colour Sergeant Fussell, John Henry
Enlisted in the 48th Highlanders of 26 September 1904 at the age of 27 being born in 1877. He received his Sergeant certificate in the fall of 1906. He resigned 26 September 1907. It appears that he was placed at that time in an auxiliary role (Civilian) as the next entry is “Aug 1/5/08” with […]
Lt. Liam O’Brian

As a Lieutenant, Liam was deployed to Germany with the 27 Canadian Infantry Brigade, 1st Canadian Highland Battalion along with 2nd Lieutenant Chipman (Retired), Lieutenant Sinclair (Retired) and Lieutenant Ware (Retired). He marched as part of the Canadian Armed Forces Contingent in the 1953 Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Pte McDonald, Duncan Alexander

A 6 inch by 8 inch photograph of Duncan Alexander McDonald in scarlet uniform joined the 48th in 1892 and was 243rd enlistee on 24 March 1892. Prior Military Experience 1884 Nile Expedition with Canadian Nile Contingent as one of 400 Canadian volunteers, skilled in river navigation Egypt Medal Khedive Star 1885 Northwest Rebellion in […]