Capt Ray Joseph, CD AdeC
Regimental Sergeant Major 48th Highlanders of Canada 2010 – 2013 Captain Raymond Joseph was born and raised in Montreal, Quebec. He began his career in the Canadian Armed Forces as a Private in 1984 with the Black Watch (Royal Highland Regiment) of Canada, he later joined the Regular Force where he served for over 25 […]
RSM (CWO) PWG McIntyre, CD
Regimental Sergeant Major 48th Highlanders of Canada 2006 -2010
Maj WP (Bud) Gillie, MMM, CD
Regimental Sergeant Major 48th Highlanders of Canada 1996 – 1999 Commanding Officer 25 Medical Company
Lieutenant Colonel Jason A Morische, CD
Commanding Officer 2021 – 2024 LCol Morische enrolled in the Canadian Armed Forces as an Infantry Officer in 1997 with the 48th Highlanders of Canada. During his service, LCol Morische completed the full suite of Regimental postings, from rifle platoon commander to commanding officer. Additionally, LCol Morische completed advanced courses including: the Advanced Tactics and […]
Lieutenant Colonel Harry S Pedwell, CD
Commanding Officer 48th Highlanders of Canada 2015 – 2018 LCol Harry Pedwell was born in St. Catharines, Ontario. The son of a prominent local lawyer, he grew up in a rural area just outside of the city and developed an early appreciation for outdoor activities, military history and politics. Lieutenant-Colonel Pedwell started uniformed life at […]
Colonel A. R. Best, CD
Commanding Officer 48th Highlanders of Canada 2011 – 2015 Brigade Commander, 32 Canadian Brigade Group – 2023 – 2025 Col. A. R. Best joined the 48th Highlanders of Canada in 1993, seeking his commission as an infantry officer in 1999 and held command positions from Platoon Commander through to Commanding Officer from 2011 to 2015. […]
Col John MC McEwen, CD
Commanding Officer 48th Highlanders of Canada 2008 – 2011 Commander 32 Canadian Brigade Group 2020 – 2023 Colonel McEwen joined the 48th Highlanders in 1992 as a private while studying at York University and commenced training at CFB Borden that year. In 1993 he was selected for Officer Training and continued his training at CFB […]
Lieutenant Colonel Andrew DC Paterson, CD
Commanding Officer 48th Highlanders of Canada 2005 – 2008 Lieutenant-Colonel Andrew D.C. Paterson’s first involvement with the 48th Highlanders was as a Piper with the 48 Royal Canadian Army Cadet Corps (RCACC), which he joined in 1978. He rose through the ranks of the Cadet Corps, until 1984, when he enrolled in the 48th Highlanders […]
Lieutenant Colonel Ian CR Sargeant, CD
Commanding Officer 48th Highlanders of Canada 2002 – 2005 Lieutenant-Colonel Ian Charles Roukens Sargeant was commissioned in the 48th Highlanders as a Second-Lieutenant in 1987. Prior to commissioning, he had served in the Regiment since 1981 when he enrolled and completed the summer infantry recruit course before joining C Company as a private. After promotion […]
Lieutenant Colonel George D Turner, CD
Commanding Officer 48th Highlanders of Canada 1999 – 2002 Lieutenant-Colonel George D. Turner was raised in the Toronto area and graduated from the University of Waterloo in 1981 with a Bachelor of Mathematics degree. His introduction to the 48th Highlanders of Canada was through his father, Master Warrant Officer William B. Turner, CD. In February […]