48th Highlanders of Canada

Armorial Description

Within an annulus inscribed DILEAS GU BRATH, the numeral 48; above the numeral and resting on a bar, a falcons head, couped; below the numeral a curved scroll inscribed HIGHLANDERS.[B

Official Abbreviation: 48 Highrs

Motto: Dileas Gu Brath (Faithful forever)

Battle Honours (49)

Early History

SOUTH AFRICA, 1899-1900 First World War

Second World War

Regimental Headquarters:
Moss Park Armoury
130 Queen Street East
Toronto, Ontario
M5A 1R9

Order of Precedence: 30

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Military Word Of The Day

KO CALG R

The King's Own Calgary Regiment (RCAC)

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Today in Military History

September 18

1759:

Quebec surrendered to the British, following Wolfe's victory at the Plain of Abraham on 13 September, sounding the death knell for a French presence in Canada.

1931:

Japanese invade Manchuria, occupying Mukden, Changchun and Kirin (Mukden Incident)

1944:

SAN FORTUNATO, effective dates for battle honour begin (to 20 Sept 44)

1944:

Several "Canloan" officers serving with the 1st Air Landing Brigade are killed in the defense of the recently captured bridgehead at Arnheim, Holland.

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