War Diary, 15th Canadian Infantry Battalion, LAC, RG9, Series III-D-3, Vol. The regiment mobilized the '48th Highlanders of Canada, CASF' for active service on 1 September 1939. - To provide a research facility to further communicate the history of the Regiment. 54-55. (320pp) ISBN 0773732985 --by Fraser, Alexander, 1860-1936 - from South Africa battlefield at the turn of the century, Europe through two World Wars to the modem areas of conflict through peacekeeping Highlanders can be found working in aid of peace in all four comers of the globe. Private Herst was originally a member of the 92nd Bn but he was sent to the 15th Bn as a reinforcement. Le contenu et les liens qui figurent sur ce site sont sous la responsabilit de 48th Highlanders Trusts et ne refltent pas ncessairement les politiques et les vues du gouvernement du Canada. Badge Cap Badge 92nd Bn (48th Highlanders of Canada). 215; and Valcartier Camp Order No. "F" Company was disbanded on 29 July 1953 (CAO 78-2, Pt 'B', Supp Issue No. Our research is provided free to relatives. 58,000 soldiers enlisted in the first month alone, and by December troops were already heading over to Britain. Canadian Military Records. Upon redesignation as The 48th Regiment (Highlanders) on 15 May 1920 (see above), it was organized as a three battalion regiment with the 1st Battalion (15th Battalion, CEF) on the Non Permanent Active Militia order of battle, and the 2nd Battalion (92nd Battalion, CEF) and 3rd Battalion (134th Battalion, CEF) on the Reserve order of battle (GO 76/20). The regiment was raised by Francis Humberstone MacKenzie, Chief of the Clan Mackenzie, as the 78th (Highlanders) Regiment of Foot (or The Ross-shire Buffs) on 8 March 1793. Muster rolls and pay lists contain soldiers: 1. enlistment dates 2. movements 3. discharge dates From 1868 to 1883 there may be quarterly lists which contain details of men becoming non-effective. Wanted: Digital copies of Group photographs, Scrapbooks, Autograph books, photo albums, newspaper clippings, letters, postcards and ephemera relating to WW2.We would like to obtain digital copies of any documents or photographs relating to WW2 you may have at home. Just searching for Volunteer Service Companies on Google, I came across extracts from, "The Volunteer Service Company (1st South Lancashire Regiment) in South Africa during the Boer War, January, 1900-July, 1901" where it mentions, "The numbers required were one company of 116 to joine each line battlion" 26 February 2010 at 05:43 739-759. 241 - "Organization Expeditionary Force", 3 September 1914 reprinted in Colonel A.F. Bercuson, David. Experience gained on active service soon led to some changes in the basic uniform. - To house and conserve the records of the 48th Highlanders of Canada. YPRES, 1915, '17; Gravenstafel; St. Julien; FESTUBERT, 1915; MOUNT SORREL; SOMME, 1916; Pozires; Thiepval; Ancre Heights; ARRAS, 1917, '18; Vimy, 1917; Arleux; Scarpe 1917, '18; HILL 70; Passchendaele; AMIENS; Drocourt-Quant; HINDENBURG LINE; Canal du Nord; PURSUIT TO MONS; FRANCE AND FLANDERS, 1915-18. The unit was part of the '1st Canadian Infantry Regiment'. The 48th Highlanders of Canada was an infantry regiment of the Canadian Army during the 20th Century that continued its service into the 21st. Main CPGW Record. The 48th Highlanders of Toronto : Canadian militia : the origin and history of this regiment and a short account of the Highland regiments from time to time stationed in Canada. Donations to support the Museum and our dedication to keeping alive the memory of those who served Canada are gratefully received. Edwin Pye Papers, Summary of History of C.E.F. Artefacts "E" Company was reduced to nil strength upon its personnel being incorporated into the '1st Canadian Highland Battalion' for service in Germany with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (SD 1 Letter No. Your visit to the 48th Highlanders Museum will take you on a voyage through time and space, a century into the past and around the world: Kim Beattie, DILEAS, History of The 48th Highlanders of Canada 1929-1956, (Toronto, 1957), pp. Log In. The C.E.F. Our volunteers can research our records and help you find other sources for information about your relatives service with the 48th Highlanders of Canada. Beattie, Kim, Dileas: History of the 48th Highlanders of Canada, 1929-1956 48th Highlanders of Canada, Toronto, ON, 1957. 283/52). Gordon Highlanders Description: Records for the 75th Regiment of Foot and 92nd (Gordon Highlanders) Regiment of Foot and later, after 1881, when linked and known as the Gordon Highlanders. Regimental musters, from the early 18th century onwards, were taken every month or quarter (frequency varied over the years) for pay and accounting purposes. Edwin Pye Papers, Summary of History of C.E.F. You will not receive a reply. Here is Franks service records as part of the 48th Highlanders. The 48th Highlanders of Canada is a Canadian Forces Primary Reserve (i.e., part-time militia) infantry regiment based in Toronto, Ontario, parading out of Moss Park Armoury. The 48th Highlanders of Canada have earned 49 battle honours in three wars, South Africa - 1, First World War - 21 and Second World War - 27. 4237, 5 May 1951). On 4 May 1951, the regiment mobilized two temporary Active Force companies designated "E" and "F" Company (CAO 110-2, Pt 'B', Supp Issue No. The number "48" and the word "HIGHLANDERS" are a form of the regimental title and "DILEAS GU BRATH" is the motto of the regiment. The original roster included a small bugle band and several pipers; but the pipe band (under Robert Ireland) and the military band (under John Griffin) both date from 1892. Because of the bad start to the war for Britain, where France became occupied early on, Canada became Britains main ally during the first year. Many records have not been released and are still only held at The National Archives or other military archives. 48th Highlanders, a justifiably proud and hardened veteran unit of the 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade in the 1st Canadian Infantry Division, lost 143 men.9 Their service files, available to the public without restriction,10 provide a sample with which to assess how the army prepared its men for combat duty. 1 - Appendices (Ottawa, 1938), pp. 48th Highlanders Museum (416) 596-1382 Email Address: geordie48@sympatico.ca - Researchers should note that Military Service Records for members of the 48th Highlanders are held at the National Archives of Canada. They, along with pay lists, were effectively the main everyday service records kept by the army of men in active service. The 48th Highlanders of Canada is a Canadian Forces Primary Reserve infantry regiment based in Toronto, Ontario, parading out of Moss Park Armoury. 71-81, 120-129; and Document Collection 92/252, (3-6-66) 48th Highlanders of Canada, Box 38, Folder 11. Duguid, Official History of the Canadian Forces in the Great War, 1914-1919, vol. Date: 1800 - It was disbanded on 29 July 1953 (CAO 78-2, Pt 'B', Supp Issue No. He was a member of the 2nd company. Personnel Records of the First World War Search: Personnel Records of the First World War Enter one or more search terms. In total, about 250,000 went overseas to fight over the course of the war. The falcon's head is adopted from the crest of the Clan Davidson, the regiment's first commanding officer being Lieutenant-Colonel John Irvine Davidson, and the predominant colours of red and blue are from the Davidson tartan that the regiment wears. Footnote 21 It was redesignated the '1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders of UK, Naval Officer and Rating Service Records, 1802-1919. V. The unit also sent a reinforcing draft overseas on 27 November 1915. They are found at the end of each Eleven of these battle honours are emblazoned on the Regimental Colour: South Africa 1899-1900 and ten each from the First and Second World Wars. The 48th Highlander (also known as the 15 Battalion of the 1st division of the CEF in WW 1) kept records of each individual soldier. The regiment saw action at the defence of Nijmegen in November 1794. This Reserve Force regiment originated in Toronto, Ontario on 16 October 1891, when the '48th Battalion "Highlanders"' was authorized to be formed.Footnote 1 It was redesignated: '48th Regiment "Highlanders"' on 8 May 1900;Footnote 2 'The 48th Regiment (Highlanders)' on 15 May 1920;Footnote 3 '48th Highlanders of Canada' on 1 August 1930;Footnote 4 '2nd (Reserve) Battalion, 48th Highlanders of Canada' on 7 November 1940;Footnote 5 and '48th Highlanders of Canada' on 31 December 1945.Footnote 6. 48th Highlanders of Canada. Fortunately the vast majority of the 15th Battalions Record of Services cards survived the war and remain perfectly preserved in the archives of the 48th Highlanders Regimental Museum in Toronto, Ontario. This change was administrative and does not affect the lineage of the regiment. 15th', '92nd' and '134th "Overseas" Battalion(s), CEF', The regiment contributed volunteers for the Canadian Contingents, mainly the '2nd (Special Service) Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment of Infantry'.Footnote 7, The 15th Battalion, which was authorized on 1 September 1914 as the '15th Battalion, CEF',Footnote 8 embarked for Britain on 26 September 1914.Footnote 9 It disembarked in France on 15 February 1915,Footnote 10 where it fought as part of the 3rd Infantry Brigade, 1st Canadian Division in France and Flanders until the end of the war.Footnote 11 The battalion was disbanded on 30 August 1920.Footnote 12, The 92nd Battalion, which was authorized on 30 July 1915 as the '92nd "Overseas" Battalion, CEF',Footnote 13 embarked for Britain on 20 May 1916.Footnote 14 The battalion provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 24 January 1917, when its personnel were absorbed by the '5th Reserve Battalion, CEF'.Footnote 15 The battalion was disbanded on 1 September 1917.Footnote 16, The 134th Battalion, which was authorized on 22 December 1915 as the '134th "Overseas" Battalion, CEF',Footnote 17 embarked for Britain on 8 August 1916.Footnote 18 The battalion provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 7 March 1918, when its personnel were absorbed by the '12th Reserve Battalion, CEF'.Footnote 19 The battalion was disbanded on 29 November 1918.Footnote 20, The regiment mobilized the '48th Highlanders of Canada, CASF' for active service on 1 September 1939.Footnote 21 It was redesignated the '1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders of Canada, CASF' on 7 November 1940.Footnote 22 It embarked for Britain on 16 December 1939, and on 13 June 1940 it went to France as part of the Second British Expeditionary Force, reaching Sabl-sur-Sarthe before being ordered back.Footnote 23 It landed in Sicily on 10 July 1943 and in Italy on 3 September 1943 as part of the 1st Infantry Brigade, 1st Canadian Infantry Division.Footnote 24 In March 1945, the regiment moved with the 1st Canadian Corps to North West Europe, where it fought until the end of the war.Footnote 25 The overseas battalion was disbanded on 31 December 1945.Footnote 26, On 1 June 1945, a second Active Force component of the regiment was mobilized for service in the Pacific theatre of operations, under the designation '3rd Canadian Infantry Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada), CASF'.Footnote 27 The battalion was disbanded on 1 November 1945.Footnote 28, MGO 19/91; and MGO 20/91. The Patricias: The Proud History of a Fighting Regiment Stoddart, 2001. Kim Beattie, 48th Highlanders of Canada, 1891-1928, (Toronto, 1932), p. 23. The 48th Highlanders of Canada 48th Highlanders of Canada cap badge Active16 October 1891 - present CountryCanada BranchCanadian Army TypeInfantry RoleTo close Links: Regimental Family Websites: 48th Highlanders Pipes & Drums 48th Highlanders Old Comrades Association 48th Highlanders in WWII The 48th Highlanders of Canada. The regiment is part of 4th Canadian Division's 32 Canadian Brigade Group. The regiment is part of 4th Canadian Division's 32 Canadian Brigade Group. 48th Battalion (Highlanders) authorized 16 October 1891; Redesignated 48th Regiment "Highlanders" 8 May 1900; Redesignated The 48th Regiment (Highlanders) 15 May 1920; Redesignated The 48th Highlanders of Canada 1 August 1930 ; History The reserve units were disbanded on 14 December 1936 (GO 3/37). - To create and maintain an exhibit that encompasses and highlights the heritage of the 48th Highlanders. Units - 134th Battalion, Document Collection 74/672, Series IV, Box 12, Folder 134. Provides records of the 48 th Highlanders of Canada and its members, however, detailed Military Service Records are located at the National Archives of Canada. roll of honour: Members and former members of the Canadian Expeditionary Force who died as a result of service in the Great War 1914-1919 CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE 92nd Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) HOW TO ORDER ITEMS . 116 Highlanders volunteered to serve with the 2nd (Special Service) Battalion of The Royal Canadian Regiment, then other units, earning the Regiments first battle honour. Youll find records of that service in this collection. Nicholson, The Canadians in Italy, 1943-45, (Ottawa, 1957), passim. - To support outside projects that further the mission of the museum. - To assist the 48th Highlanders Trust in the management of the Regiment Collection. 4365, 12 November 1951). Ce site internet est la proprit des 48th Highlanders Trusts qui en assure le fonctionnement; cest un troisime partie du Dpartement de la Dfense Nationale et est prive. 4452, 22 April 1952; and CAO 110-2, Pt 'B', Supp Issue No. or First World War The 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) went overseas with the first Canadian contingent in October 1914 equipped in uniforms paid for by the Regiment. 352/53). It was found in the winter of 1914-1915 that the Highlanders shoes were totally unsuited to conditions in the emerging trench systems of Flanders, where they were easily sucked off by the mud, such that soldiers on occasion found themselves shoeless. These files are useful 352/53). Valcartier Camp Order No. Royal Naval Division service records 1914-1919 Royal Navy officers service record cards and files c.1840-c.1920 Royal Naval Reserve service records 1860-1955 GO 241/45.The Canadian units formed for the Pacific theatre of operations were organized and equipped the same as the American army. First assembled at Fort George in July 1793, the regiment embarked for Holland in September 1794 for service in the French Revolutionary Wars. Toronto militia regiment formed in 1891, and with a distinguished record of active service in both world wars. The 48th Regiment (Highlanders) were disbanded for the purpose of reorganization on 1 March 1921 and reorganized the same day (GO 133/21). LANDING IN SICILY; Valguarnera; Assoro; Agira; ADRANO; Regalbuto; SICILY, 1943; Landing at Reggio; Campobasso; Torella; San Leonardo; The Gully; Ortona; San Nicola-San Tommaso; CASSINO II; Gustav Line; LIRI VALLEY; Hitler Line; GOTHIC LINE; LAMONE CROSSING; Misano Ridge; RIMINI LINE; San Martino-San Lorenzo; Fosso Vecchio; ITALY, 1943-1945; Apeldoorn; NORTH-WEST EUROPE, 1945. Lineage. (48th Highlanders Museum policy, Revised: December 15, 1998). On 15 May 1952, it was reduced to nil strength, upon its personnel being absorbed by the newly formed '2nd Canadian Highland Battalion' for service in Korea with the United Nations (SD 1 Letter No. The core theme of the exhibit is to illustrate the history of the Regiment through uniforms and accoutrement of its members. - To provide former members or their family with data regarding their service in the Regiment. For enquiries,contact us. (847 pp.) Formed from eight newly authorized infantry companies. The official lineage of the 48th Highlanders of Canada infantry regiment. UK, Royal Hospital Chelsea Pensioner Soldier Service Records, 1760-1920 Lieutenant-Colonel G.W.L. If you have any unwanted photographs, documents or items from the First or Second World War, please do not destroy them. Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry. 48th Highlanders of Canada. On a torteau the number 48 Argent above a scroll Azure edged and inscribed HIGHLANDERS in letters Argent, all encircled by a belt Azure edged buckled and inscribed DILEAS GU BRATH in letters Argent, overall in chief on a wreath Argent and Gules a falcon's head couped Argent. 4923, File 389. Research and research guidance is provided for free for descendants and family members of the 48th Highlanders who have served. Surname: HOYLES Forename(s): Ernest Place of Birth: Hebden, Yorkshire Service No: 47870 Rank: L/Sergeant Regiment / Corps / Service: Canadian Infantry Battalion / Unit: 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada) Division: 1st Canadian Division Age: 30 Date of Death: 1916-06-03 Awards:--- All of these cards were digitally scanned by the 15th Battalion Submitted by Captain (retired) Victor Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project. British officers and ratings (noncommissioned seamen) in the Royal Navy were awarded pensions after 20 years service. Kim Beattie, DILEAS, History of The 48th Highlanders of Canada 1929-1956, (Toronto, 1957), pp. Units - 92nd Battalion, Document Collection 74/672, Series IV, Box 12, Folder 92. See more of 48th Highlanders Museum on Facebook. "F" Company was initially used as a reinforcement pool for "E" Company. 245/51; and SD 1 Letter No. The Regiment was founded in 1891 and since then five histories have been written From left to right above: History of the 48th Highlanders by Alexander Fraser covers the period 1891 to 1900; 48th Highlanders of Canada 1891-1929 by Kim Beattie covers founding to post WWI and details the service of the 15th Battalion from 1914 to 1919; Dileas by Kim Beattie picks up where his previous history left off, details WW II service Kim Beattie, 48th Highlanders of Canada, 1891-1928, (Toronto, 1932), passim, CEF Sailing List, vol. - from Victorian Toronto in 1891 when the Regiment was formed to the present day.

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