S/Sgt Redfearn, Edward Denzil
Pte Redfearn, Edward Denzil served during WWI with the service number 763182. He enlisted in Bracebridge on 1 July 1916 and was assigned to the 122nd Overseas Battalion. He gave his home address as Carleton Avenue Ottawa. He was Struck off Strength for medical reasons on 10 March 1917, and was in Canada for the […]
Pte Stewart, Daniel Ferguson
Daniel Ferguson Stewart attested in Toronto with the 48th Highlanders (Reserve Battalion) on 24 July 1917, was given the service number 2393487 and assigned to Company 3. He gave his next of kin as his mother Helen Stewart at 577 South Main Street, Manchester, New Hampshire USA. His father was Thomas. Once overseas he was […]
Private Cass, A. H. C.
B39847 Pte Cass, A. H. C. was posted from the X-4 list (3 Bn) (48th Highrs) to the X-3 List (1Bn) (48th Highrs) on 27 January 1945. Research required.
Capt. Kilgour, Harry William Donaldson – 1st Bn
Captain Harry William Donaldson Kilgour began his military experience at UTS (University of Toronto Schools – high school) as a cadet in 1937 and 1938 becoming Cadet CSM. At the University of Toronto he joined the COTC from 14 October 1938 to 21 June 1941. He then enlisted in the army reserve on 15 December […]
LCol Willard Parke (Pussy) Malone (MID)
Commanding Officer 208th Battalion CEF 2IC 15th Battalion, 48th Highlanders LtCol Willard Park ‘Pussy’ Malone was born in Owen Sound, Ontario on 3 March1883. He was an accountant and an officer in the 31st Grey Regiment of the Canadian Militia when he attested ias a Lieutenant nto the 15th Battalion in September 1914 at Valcartier, […]
Pte Bunting, Thomas Arthur – 1st Bn
Thomas Bunting joined the 48th Highlanders (militia) on 9 May 1938. He was discharged on 4 September 1939 when he and a large majority of the battalion stepped forward on parade to enlist for overseas duty. The next day B73001 Bunting, Thomas Arthur enlisted with the 48th Highlanders in Toronto. Following training, much on the […]
Pte Hodges, Bruce Arthur – 1st Bn
Bruce Arthur Hodges enlisted with the 48th Highlanders in Toronto and was given the regimental service number B75017. In England with the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders, the battalion was training, providing coastal defence and soldiers were going on courses. Pte Hodges qualified as Driver Mechanic Gp “C” on 28 May 1943. The battalion embarked on […]
Campbell, CQMS Alexander Calderwood
Alexander Calderwood Campbell enlisted in Ontario and was given the regimental number B887544. This number indicates he enlisted with RCASC (Royal Canadian Army Service Corps). He was a member of the 48th Highlanders, 1st Battalion, in England. He, with the battalion, embarked from Gourock, Scotland on 28 June 1943 and disembarked on the beaches at […]
Nardilli, Leo Joseph – 2nd Bn
Leo Joseph Nardilli enlisted with the 2nd Battalion, 48th Highlanders (militia) in Toronto on 9 October 1940 and was given the regimental number 488071. On 30 July 1941 he was struck off strength of the 48th Highlanders while at #2 NRMA Clearing Depot. On 6 September 1941 he attested for overseas duty with the Royal […]
Col Robert Gibson (Bob) Darling, CD
Honorary Colonel 48th Highlanders 2004 -2007 Commanding Officer Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders 16 Feb 1975–12 Jun 1977 Robert Gibson “Bob” Darling was born in Toronto. He was a third generation Highlander and the son of Lieutenant Colonel WWG Darling, DSO, ED who commanded both the 4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards during the Second […]