Authorizing letter to recruit from Lt Col Otter, D.A.G.
Lt Col. John Irvine Davidson gazetted provisionally as Commanding Officer. Confirmed Mar 25, 1892. Click HERE for more detail.
1st Public Parade by regiment before 50,000 of Toronto’s 200,000 population PM Robert Ireland led; Bands of QOR and 10th Royal Grenadiers support
Undress Uniform adopted and worn by Company sergeants, bugle and pioneer sgts. Second uniform photo Marching Order Undress 1901-1914; Review order 1920-1839, 1945-1956
Capt. F.L. Cosby joins Cdn Mounted Rifles for South Africa son of Lt Col A. M. Cosby
Lt. J. Cooper Mason wounded at 1st Battle of Paardeburg
Pte T. H. Banton with 2RCRI records battle at Paardeburg Drift Banton 1st of three generations of Highlanders
No. 7347 Pte. J. Hornibrook is Mentioned in Dispatches
200 48th Highlanders called out by Mayor Howland & Police Commisioner for Toronto Railway Strike. 21 – 23 June. Also 300 QOR, 200 10th Royal Grenadiers, 700 cavalry.
48th go to Petawawa for summer training and mobilization practice wearing Khaki tunics for first time Kilt apron also worn
Second battle of Ypres. Click HERE for more info.
Festubert May 20-31, 1915 On Regimental Colour. 15 – 25 May. For more information click HERE.
Captain Trumbull Warren is first 15th Bn officer killed. Shelling of Hotel de la Chatellenie in Ypres.
92nd Battalion departs Toronto with 4 companies and a 5th for the Argyll ans Sutherland Highlanders.
Lt.Col. Marshall killed by sniper in forward trenches at Mont Sorrel, Ypres salient. Click HERE for more detail. Major Charles E Bent promoted to Command, 07 August, 1916
Cdn Corps, including 15th Battalion “stood to” until 01 August to train as shock troops in offensive.
Battle Honour, Scarpe 1917, 1918. 1917 part of battle of Arras. 9 April – 4 May. Also 26 to 30 August 1918 as part of 100 Days offensive. Hindenburg Line.
MM to Sgt Alexander Reid for bravery under heavy MG fire, assuming CSM role on second day 8, 9 August attacks at Gentelles and Cayeux, SE of Amiens
Last 15th Bn soldier to be killed in war at Wallers Station and Bois de Wallers
Fighting over for 15th Battalion.
15 Battalion fallen: Private William McDonald. Click HERE for more detail.
1st Battalion, 48th Highlanders of Canada departs from Toronto by CN train for Halifax 797 Highlanders under command of Lt. Col. Eric Haldenby, MC.
15th Battalion Old Comrades Social Club incorporated for veterans of 15th, 92d and 134th Bn. Secured premises at 97 Yonge St.
Pte Christopher Laurie Morrison marries Helen Rosina Fowler in bombed out St. Bartholomew’s Church East Ham, London. Church had been bombed in blitz the night before.
Battle Honour: Valguarnera. Dog Coy in right hook against MGs on Ridge. RCR and H&PE stopped prior. Cpl William Frederick Kay leads 5 Highlanders to clear MG post; awarded DCM.
Battle Honour, Assoro. Climb cliff with crop terraces, occupying exit crossroad. Hastings and Prince Edward Regt. had climbed reverse cliff on prior night.
MM to Sgt Charles Fraser for taking over 2 platoons and establishing defence vs MGs and tanks took over Pl Mg then search field for wounded under fire
“Jock Column” of Able Co, PLDGs, anti-tank, mortars and Vickers sent far ahead to chase Germans. Capt. Eardley Wright, OC Able Co. Chase ended on 02 October 2 mi. short
DSO to Lt. Col. Ian Johnston for battlefield leadership at Ortona Crossroads Also known in Dileas as The Gully, a seet piece battle
Battle Honour, The Gully. Swing west around gully, then execute set-piece attack towards Ortona. Y formation, pefect execution. RCR attempt to repeat in aftenonn met disaster.
MM to Cpl James Smith for taking out MG post by rushing, firing from hip over 70 yds to silence post D Coy attack at Santa Elena
DSO to Capt. (acting Maj.) John Clarke for attack by A Coy west of Ortona area called “Cemetery Hill”; 1 1/2 Km penetration behind German lines
MC to Lt. (acting Capt) John Clarkson for leading tanks through 100 yds of enemy under fire Key to defeating German Bn level attack and creating ultimate withdrawal
Battle Honour, Ortona. 48th penetrate 1 1/2 mi behind German lines in single file at night in rain. Position defended alone from 24 through 26 Dec against German assaults.
DSO to Lt. Norman Ballard for personal battle exploits at Forme d’Aquino advancing to Hitler Line Had been recommended for Victoria Cross
Battle Honour. Liri Valley. Advance under observation from Mt Cassino to Forme d’Aquino. Lts Norm Ballard and Doug Snively conduct unsupported assault at Forme d’Aquino.
MM to Sgt R. J. Shaw for knocking out 2 German SP guns in Liri Valley with 6-pounder anti-tank weapon B73142; Anti-tank platoon
MM to Sgt Stanley Caldwell for scouting under fire the wire and anti-tank defence of Hitler Line 17 to 23 May; Complete and accurate recce included pillboxes
MC to Hon/Capt. Stewart East at Hitler Line, went with leading Coy. Injured he visited all men Set up collecting post under fire; wounded twice, self dressed touniquet.
MM to Pte Alfred Glendenning as stretcher bearer for carrying out 4 casualties from Hitler Line Under fire. Also found other casualties and ensured their removal
MM to Cpl Richard A. Riley for command of pl, clearing houses, advancing then defeating counter Hitler Line, Able Coy reserve platoon
Battle Honour, Hitler Line. 48th penetrate to create first beachhead for balance of 1st Brigade. Two day battle inside Hitler Line.
DSO to Capt. (acting Maj.) James Counsell for personal battle leadership in Hitler line
MM to Cpl (Acting Sgt) L.R.P. J. Boulaine for taking command of 10 Pl, reorganizing then leading assault Under fire, regrouped another pl also, personal Bren gun attack lead; Hitler
Officer’s Dinner held in honour of promotion of Lt. Col. Ian Johnston, DSO, ED to Brigadier, 11th Inf Brig. Held in Ducal Palace of Piedmonte
MM to Sgt (acting WO2) Victor Jackson for laying mortar and smoke under fire to move A Coy Kestrel German OP, Henley Crossroads south of Rimini;
MM to Sgt Stuart Montgomery action leading Platoon. Threw 17 grenades the advanced to clearhouse Personal, directing fire, carrying wounded man under fire. Henley Crossroads
MM to L/Sgt A. J. Gauthier for taking leadership of 13 pl and leading assault of dug in position Personal hand-to-hand; oversight by Kestrel position of Germans
Battle Honour, Rimini Line. Rimini taken 19-21 Sept. Able and Charlie Coys depleted and consolidated into Able on 18 Sept.
Battle Honour, Fosso Vecchio. Key part of expanding the bridgehead from the Lamone R. Final penetration to Naviglio Canal. 12 to 28 December. Then out of battle in Italy.
