McGann, James W.
Lt James McGann attended the 48th Highlanders Officer’s Dinner on March 30, 1940 having enlisted, most likely in early 1940, and during training prior to going overseas. Once in the UK, Lt McGann was attached to the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders on 6 June 1941 from 1 C.I.R.U. (a holding unit until there was a […]
Pte DeJonekheeker, M.
Taylor, CSM John – 1st Battalion
B 72757 John Taylor went overseas with the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders on the Reina del Pacifico in December 1939 as a Sergeant in D Company. His rank at the time indicates that he was a member of the regiment in Toronto for some period prior to war being declared in September 1939. He enlisted, […]
Kennedy, Wilfred Alexander
B74409 Pte Kennedy, Wilfred Alexander enlisted with the 48th Highlanders in Toronto on 27 May 1940. Worked at Sangamo Electric in Toronto. Died 1984 NOK: Mrs. H. Kennedy – mother, RR#1 Cameron Ontario. 2 children.
Dunsford, James E R
B6381 Dunsford, Alwyn James Roy joined the Queen’s Own Rifles in Toronto in 1940 and went on to join the First Special Forces (nicknamed The Devils Brigade). When they were disbanded in France in 1944 he was transferred to the 1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders as a replacement just after the Mountain Campaign and was then […]
McGhee, Alfred
Born In Pittsburgh, PA
Pte McEwan, William
Pte Hannan, Albert Victor
Cockburn, F. D. – Original 48th Highlander
F. D Cockburn was the 301st person to enrol in the newly formed 48th Highlanders, joining on 7 May 1892 at the age of 32 and was assigned to F Company. He was discharged on 21 April 1893.
Cockburn, George Robert – 48th Original
George Robert Cockburn joined the newly formed 48th Highlanders on 22 October 1891 at the age of 20 and was an “original”, the 63rd person to enrol in the regiment. He was assigned to C Company. He was discharged on 20 October 1893.