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Peregrine Palmer Acland (1891–1963), author and military officer, was born in Toronto, Ontario. He attended University College School in London, England, and Upper Canada College in Toronto. After graduating from
Enrolled in 92nd Bn on Aug 31, 1915. Arrived in England 29 May 1916. Transferred to 42nd Bn 27 Aug 1916. Killed in action 7-Oct 1918
In the advance north of Rimini, chasing the Germans 39 Km from 10 Oct for a total of 33 days. On the night of 14-15 October Capt. George Fraser asked
47936 Private Clarence Lorne Adamson was an 18 year old farmer from Gravenhurst, ON when he attested into the 37th Battalion (Northern Ontario) at Niagara Camp in May 1915. He
204089 Private George Agar was 20 year old farmer originally from Goderich, Ontario and living in Cheviot, Saskatchewan when he attested into the 96th Battalion in December 1915 at Saskatoon.
NOK: Mrs Agassiz (W) 126 Silver Birch Ave., Toronto, ON
NOK: Son of Lt. Col. E. Aikenhead and Mrs. M. L. Aikenhead, of Great Elm, Frome, Somerset, England.
204038 Alexander Aitchison enlisted in Saskatoon on 8 December 1915 with the 96th Battalion Canadian Highlanders. He sailed to England on 6 October 1916 on the SS Laconia where he
NOK: Son of John and Eliza Aitken, of 170, Bruce St., London, Ontario. John Aitken (F) 170 Bruce St., London, ON
During the last days of the battles in the Gothic Line and just south of the Rimini Line in a position that was flat ground overseen by a German Observation
NOK: Son of Mrs. Mary E. Alberts, of 15, Sibley Avenue, Toronto, Ontario. Mrs. M. Alberts (M) 32 Lansdowne Ave., Toronto, ON
NOK: Husband of Ruth Albright, of 520 Dundas St., London, Canada. Abraham Albright 83 King St W., Berlin ON
Commanding Officer 48th Highlanders of Canada 1936-1939 Officer Commanding No 2 Company – 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) Prisoner of War He was born May 1, 1886 and was
NOK: Son of James and Isabella Alexander, of 25, Eastmount Avenue, Toronto. Native of Peterculter, Scotland.
Regimental Sergeant Major 2nd Battalion 48th Highlanders of Canada 1940 – 1943
NOK: Mrs. Elizabeth Alford (M) Scottsdale ??? (too faint to read)
Commanding Officer, 48th Highlanders of Canada – 2018-2021 Regimental Sergeant Major – 2002-2006 Lieutenant-Colonel Ron Alkema was raised in Brampton and Toronto and enlisted in the 48th Highlanders in 1980
NOK: Son of James and Louisa Allan, of Bracebridge, Ontario. Native of Uffington, Muskoka, Ontario. Mrs. G. Allan (M) Uffington, Muskoka, ON
NOK: Son of George S. and Emma M. Allan, of Brampton, Ontario, Canada.
During the period July 20-23, 1917 the 15th Battalion was in the line near Loos and throughout that four day trench tour their positions were heavily bombarded by German 77mm
In the first day of the attack and successful breaching of the Hitler Line by the 48th Highlanders, unassisted, after brigade attacks from two separate brigades had failed at other
NOK: Son of William and Isabella Amos, of 4, George Place, Peebles. Mrs Isabella Amos (M) 4 George Place, Peebles, Scot
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