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ISSUE NO. 20 THE NEWSLETTER OF THE 48TH HIGHLANDERS OF CANADA REGIMENTAL FAMILY SPRING 201048th video history project beginsby HCol Geordie Beal CDteam of former Highlanders has comeA together to produce a video record ofliving 48th Highlander veterans and prominentindividuals who have served the Regiment overthe past 70 years. Their project will focusinitially on our veterans of the Second WorldWar. Forming the lead team are Al Kowelenko,Steve Gilbert, Tommy Thompson and DavidArcher.The project, “48th Highlanders ofCanada – Video History Legacy Program”,has as its goals:• To preserve the ongoing history of theRegiment through interviews of livingveterans and prominent individualswho have served the 48th Highlandersover the past 70 years• To provide a sustainable method forthe capture of recollections of thoseserving in future yearsThe project will supplement work beingdone by the Regimental Museum to bringthe story of the 48th Highlanders to theCanadian public. In addition it will provideimportant video source material for futuregenerations of historians and those in theRegimental Family interested in accessingthe 48th’s past history.At the first meetings in February andMarch this year the team defined initialtasks and responsibilities.Technical Advice and Direction is beingled by Al Kowalenko. He is arranging forprofessional advice on technology, requiredsetup and cost options. The team believesthat initial videos should be done withthe assistance of a professional who canestablish and document the methodologyHerb Pike, one of the many WW2 veterans whowill be interviewed as part of the 48th VideoHistory Legacy Program.and process for future ongoing videos.Although this will make the costs pervideo for these first interviews higher itwill create a routine to be followed forsubsequent interviews at a much lowercost. The advice will include the physicallayout and backdrop for interviews beingdone at the armoury and direction formaterials to be used at remote locationinterviews.Interview Coordination is being led byTom Thompson, who is preparing a listof 48th Highlander Second War veteransfor the first round of interviews. Tomknows that our veterans are scatteredacross the country and that some may notbe able to come to a central location. He isidentifying where and how each veteranwill be interviewed whether at their homeFormer 48th Officer Key toPan American Games VictoryIn Guadalajara, Mexico last November,Toronto won the right to host the 2015 PanAmerican Games. In the vanguard wasAnatol von Hahn, a vice-chairman of theToronto bid, but once a 48th platoon leader.by Andy Shaw“Considering all the planning, strategy,tactics, and operations needed for two yearsbefore the final presentation in Guadalajaraand then the stress we went through rightat the end, it was very much like a militaryexercise,” says former 48th HighlandersLieutenant Anatol von Hahn.Now an executive vice-president forScotiabank and a member of the 48th’sSenate, Mr. von Hahn used his considerablelanguage skills and extensive businesscontacts throughout Latin America to helpwin not only the voters Toronto needed butalso many of their hearts.David Peterson, former Ontariopremier, chaired the friendly assault on 42Pan American Games countries, supportedby a full-time bid staff headed by JagodaPike but flanked always by the two chiefvolunteers, von Hahn, and Joe Halstead,the other Toronto bid vice-chairman.“For three weekends just about everymonth we would fly out on a Friday andcome back on a Sunday – either to visitkey voters or to make a presentation at agathering of Pan American sports groups,”says von Hahn.Halstead, who is a former OntarioInSIDE:Message from the CO ...................................... 2Promotions........................................................ 215th Battalion Memorial Project ..................... 3The Ladies Auxiliary’s 60th Anniversary..........4…continued ON PAGE 2Operation Picture Me........................................4Pan Am Games continued................................ 5Active Unit Photos........................................ 6-7Exercise Polar Warrior..................................... 8…continued ON PAGE 5U.S. Citizens Serving with the 48th................ 8The Modern Tour Medal ................................... 9Important Dates........................................... 10-11Confined to Barracks & Last Post................. 12

Video History Legacy Program …continued from page 1Highlanders’A Message from the Commanding OfficerThank you for taking the time to read through this edition ofthe Falcon. Each time an edition is published and mailed out, I amreminded of the ongoing contributions to the Regiment of all of itsmembers. We have volunteers who stuff the envelopes for mailing,contributors who send in pictures and articles and the editors whodevote a number of hours putting it all together for our enjoyment.The same volunteer spirit keeps the Museum open for the public tolearn about the Regiment and its History. My hat is off to all thevolunteers in each of the organizations that make up this Regiment.However, we must remember that the fundamental purpose of aRegiment is to provide soldiers for the service of Canada. This month14 more soldiers will do just that. Another volunteer organization,the Deployment Support Group, will be organizing the activities tosupport these soldiers and their families and if they call on you, I askyou to help them in their endeavors.Later this summer another group of soldiers will deploy on aSovereignty Operation to demonstrate Canadian Sovereignty in theArctic. I urge everyone to watch for news on this Deployment as MajorAllan Best will be leading the Army Contingent on this operation,along with dozens of 48th Soldiers.Finally, a word on the annual Church Parade. Typically, we havearranged to conduct the Parade around various training activities andthe May Holiday weekend. This year however, the Regiment will betraining on the weekend selected for Church Parade. Most soldierswill be away May 16th, but we will continue the Traditions establisheddecades ago. I will be there, along with the Officers and Snr NCOs, tocarry on the traditions of the Church Service. Since the Pews will notbe filled with soldiers, I encourage all Regimental Family members tomake their way to St. Andrew’s on May 16th to show our support tothe Church and congregation that has shown us so much support overthe years.DileasJ. McEwenLieutenant ColonelCommanding Officerlocation or in the Officers’ Mess. Tom will be seeking assistanceto provide transportation when needed, either of the team to theveteran’s location or to bring the veteran to our armoury.Interview Templates are being developed by Steve Gilbert. Thesetemplates will: provide direction to the interviewer; will detail thekey questions and focus areas to be shared in advance with theperson to be interviewed, and establish a background data formfor each interviewee that will document their history with the 48thHighlanders and other pertinent personal information.Support Materials are being collated by David Archer from thearchives in our 48th Highlanders Regimental Museum. David isidentifying existing video or audio interviews that have been done inthe past, footage and potential sources of footage of Second War eventsrelevant to the 1st Battalion and photographs of the veterans and the1st Battalion. These materials will be used to supplement the videos,providing context and creating a more complete story for the viewer.Other artifacts and photographs from the museum may be used asbackground in the actual video shoot locations.“We hope to have the initial video completed in time for ourRegiment’s 120th Anniversary in May 2011”, said Al Kowalenko. “Itwould be a very worthwhile memento of the occasion and set the stagefor the interviews to follow.” Subsequent individuals to be interviewedinclude:• All veterans - from the Korean conflict, NATO service with27th Cdn Infantry Brigade, International peacekeeping andAfghanistan.• Former Commanding Officers, Regimental Sergeants Major• Pipe Majors, Drum Majors and Directors of Music• Representative Officers and ORs from each decade from 1950sthrough 2000s• Representatives of the Regimental Family and AssociationsThe Video History Legacy project has been endorsed enthusiasticallyby the Commanding Officer, RSM and the Regimental Senate. Theactive regiment will assist with locations and logistics as needed.Funding and additional people to help in all aspects of the videoproject will be essential. A donation has provided seed funds to getthings going. Once a detailed budget has been developed the team willbe seeking donations from members of the Regimental Family andsupporters of the 48th Highlanders. Information about donations willbe provided in upcoming issues of The Falcon.Volunteers are NeededThe team would welcome volunteers to help in all stages ofthe project. Video equipment and editing skills or facilities wouldreduce costs of outside professionals, and could accelerate the numberof video interviews. Volunteers to help with transportation andcoordination of the veterans to be interviewed will be essential as willassistance in moving materials to and from interview locations thensetting them up.If you are interested in helping, contact any one of the teampersonally or by sending an e-mail to the 48th Highlander Museum atGeordie48@sympatico.caPromotions:Below are the names of Highlanders promoted since November 2009:Pte MacIssac to Cpl; Pte Palma to Cpl;Pte Lo to Cpl; Pte Smith to Cpl; and Cpl Pett to MCpl.THE FALCON, SPRING 2010 2

LADIES AUXILIARY TO THE 48TH Highlanders O.C.A.by Patricia Ritchie, PresidentOn December 5th, 2009, the Ladies Auxiliary celebrated their 60thAnniversary with a luncheon and remembrance of years gone by. As inthe past, we provided our own entertainment with jokes, singing and tellingstories of our favorite and fondest memories. We would like to express ourdeepest thanks to Peter Stea who provided cake to the Ladies Auxiliary inhonor of our special Anniversary. Thank you to both Rhoda and Peter Steafor their hard work on providing a lovely luncheon. It was truly appreciatedand enjoyed by all.As time comes and goes, and our pace has dwindled down, it’salways great to get together throughout the year and reflect on ourpast. As members of the Ladies Auxiliary we’re known as women whobaked, knit, sewed and did crafts, for their various bazaars throwinggreat Christmas Parties every year with Santa as the guest of honor,bringing our kids joy and delight, as well as a special present thateach child had wished for after being especially good that year. Allthe fundraising that we did, helped our men in the O.C.A. and theVeterans at Sunnybrook Hospital throughout many years. We alsoremember the nights when we dressed up in lovely gowns and dancedthe night away at the many parties put on at the club on Church Streetand then on King Street as well as the good times on Leslie Street. Themany cold damp days in November after the Memorial parades, whena good hot bowl of soup and a sandwich went hand in hand with thatwee nip to get you warm again, when it was always great to see the oldfaces of our veterans who marched, old friends, sharing memories anda few laughs.Our project this year was to purchase fleece blankets for theveterans in Sunnybrook and have labels made with the LadiesAuxiliary’s logo along with the veteran’s name. These blankets werepresented to them on December the 19th, 2009, during our Christmasvisit. It was a great pleasure to visit each man and spend some timewith those who were in, as most were in the lobby for an afternoonconcert and tea. Sorry if we missed you, but hope to see you on ournext visit. Thank you to all the Ladies who donated towards thisproject; it was truly appreciated not just by your President, but also byour veterans. As usual, our Members’ true dedication shone through.We also wish to extend our special thanks to Margaret Attwells (ouroldest member) for her diligent volunteer work every Wednesday at themuseum. Margaret informs us about how much she enjoys her timeand meeting with the visitors who come in.For all of our Members, who have volunteered their time to help theRegimental family, may your memories last foreverAttention Military Music Lovers.This year’s RCMI Massed Military Band Spectacular is set forOctober 24th, and the RCMI will soon be sending out their annualletters with Advance Notice for ticket availability. If you didn’t geta letter last year, and/or want to make sure that you are on the letterlist, please send an e-mail or note to Susan Cook at the RCMI, susan.cook@rcmi.org with your name and address. Please also send themnames and addresses of friends or others who would want the letter,and they’ll be delighted to send one. The more names the better.Advance sales are more important than ever.This is particularly important this year since the 8% HST kicksin on any performances July 1st or after (which affects the RCMIconcert), and will be charged on tickets purchased on May 1st or later.Tickets purchased on or before April 30th will avoid the increase. It’sgoing to be another great show, especially at 2009 prices.Many thanks,Maj (Ret’d) Gino Falconi,Principal Director of MusicRCMI Music SpectacularUnseen 48th HighlandersAs the sun slowly sets on the remaining members of the 48thHighlanders of Canada who served in World War 11 and Korea, theRegimental Museum asks these age wearied soldiers to accept onelast mission for the Regiment. That being, Operation: Picture Me.The museum is attempting a monumental task in trying to locatepictures of all the members of the 48th Highlanders who went towar, but failed to come home.The Museum’s mandate is to preserve the Regiment’s legacy, andthis is something we do not take lightly. To preserve our historyfor future generations, we are turning to our past for help from ourseasoned members.Since the Regiment was formed in 1891 almost 2000 membershave paid the supreme sacrifice. In World War 11, almost 350 wentoff to war and failed to come home. Of those 350, only about 50 havea picture on file at the Canadian Virtual War Memorial.The CVWM lists over 116,000 men and women who lost theirlives while serving in the Canadian military. Each one listed hastheir own memorial page including the almost 2000 members of theTHE FALCON, SPRING 2010 4

Pan Am Games …continued from page 1Left, Anatol with Gary Lunn (Minister of State for Sport) and Joe Halstead (Caribana Commitee).Right, from left to right: Premier Dalton McGuinty, Mario Vazques Rana (President Pan American Sport Organization), Toronto Mayor David Miller, Mike Chambers (Presidentof the Canadian Olympic Committee). Standing behind, Anatol and other members of the delegation.government mandarin and now head of the Caribana festival, wasborn in Jamaica, while von Hahn, a native Montrealer who first joinedthe Black Watch, has spent 22 years of his banking career in threedifferent Latin American posts including Chile.“Joe covered the Caribbean countries which are pretty muchEnglish speaking, while I concentrated on the rest,” says von Hahnwho fluently handled the major Spanish part of the final presentationin Guadalajara.“We were up against Peru and Colombia. There were 52 votes in allbecause some countries like Mexico had two votes for having hosteda Pan American Games, so we needed 26 plus 1 to win,” explains vonHahn. “We thought it might go to a second ballot, but it didn’t. Wewon on the first one, with 33 votes. I think we had the best bid handsdown but we were open and transparent about everything we did. SoI also believe we made a lot of lasting friendships, even among ourrivals.”With the Pan Ams won, the bid committee closed its doors anda completely new group has taken on the mantle of organizing them(www.toronto2015.org).So von Hahn has had time to reflect on what the 2015 PanAmerican Games could mean to Toronto and its militia units.“Part of our promise was to muster 18,000 volunteers for theGames so they will, like our volunteer soldiers do, be giving back totheir community,” says von Hahn. “But more specifically, some of ourToronto regiments will no doubt be involved with providing securityand other services, just as the Seaforth Highlanders in Vancouver haverecently done for the Winter Olympics.”In terms of the weaponry we all might want to have at hand for thePan Ams, you could do well with a Blackberry.As Anatol von Hahn helped engineer: all athletes, coaches, andteam officials at the 2015 Pan American Games in Toronto will receivethe latest Blackberry cell phone on arrival.Andy Shaw is a former Navy Reserve officer who is a Toronto-basedfreelance journalist and media consultant. He has covered hundreds ofmajor international sports events including the Pan American Gamesand the Vancouver Olympics48th Highlanders. Each person’s page has a place to add a photo ofthe individual to complete their memorial page. Sadly only about20% of those listed have a picture on file. One day we hope all 48thHighlanders listed at the CVWM have a picture on file.So come on Highland Laddies accept the mission of Operation:Picture Me, and help us preserve your buddies memory.The photos you have in your album may be the last knownphotos of your friend. A friend you shared a beer with, a friend whowas best man at your wedding, or he may be the one who saved yourlife on the battlefield.It is important to the Regiment, and in fact, important to allCanadians to remember the names and see the faces of all our fallenheroes. We owe them nothing less.David ArcherMuseum VolunteerIf you have photo’s please contact the museum:48th Highlanders Museum 73 Simcoe St.Toronto ON M5J 1W9416 596 1382Hank H McDowellin Italy.5 THE FALCON, SPRING 2010

The 48th Highlanders Active Unit PhotosTroops Prepping for Deployment - Cpl Daniel Terriss, WO Brian Kwok,MCpl Mike ParkInspiring words from RSM to troops deploying during DSG gathering 03 Apr 10Cpl Mike Bradbury (center) flanked by Loyal Highlanders (Cpl Gouveia, MCpl Frank,MCpl Moore, MCpl Peebles) during DSG gatheringCO addresses group of Highlanders at Deployment Support Group gatheringMWO Raymond Joseph introduces instinctive shooting to Snr NCOs and Offrs of48th during team building range day.48th Section in C Coy on Ex ToolboxTHE FALCON, SPRING 2010 6

Toronto Military Family Resource CentreTMFRC fosters the unique strength of families withinCanadian Forces. Within the organization we focus onthe following key areas:Community Integration & Information and Referral Services;Family Separation and Reunion; Prevention, Support andIntervention; Child and Youth Development and Parent Support;Personal Development and Second Language Training; VolunteerDevelopment; Full-time child care services.To find out more about us, visit our website www.familyforce.caand sign up for our newsletter by contacting Lia Popovici atlia.popovici@forces.gc.ca or by calling 416 633 6200 ext. 4311.TMFRC Highlights:OC A Coy Maj Harry Pedwell delivers briefing to troopsUpcoming fundraising campaign with the Gapand Old NavyDate: April 16th and 17th, 2010.TMFRC is partnering with The Gap and Old Navy to raise funds tosupport our centre that supports families of our troops. They willbe running a promotional event at 8 store locations in the GTA,five of which are: Eaton Centre, Yorkdale, Square One, Erin MillsTown Centre, Old Navy across from Sherway Mall. Customerswill have the opportunity to donate to our centre. We intend tohave volunteers and staff at each location with TMFRC programsinformation. Please inform military members and their familiesabout this event and garner support for our centre so we cancontinue to support families of the military. For more informationplease contact Cathy Turalinski at Catherine.Turalinski@forces.gc.ca or call 416 633 6200 ext. 4312.Strengthening the Blended Family BondsSgt Jeff Leandro measuring a Highlander for a new, custom-fitting ruck sacksDate: April 28th 2010 Time: 7:00-8:30 pmLocation: TMFRCThis workshop will cover topics such as understanding theblended family, conversations a couple needs to have, maintainingconnections, exploring parent/child relationships, creatingboundaries and tips for creating cohesive blended family!For more information visit: www.thesmartdivorce.com.Please RSVP to Katie Stock, 416-633-6200 ext 4330 orKatie.stock@forces.gc.caAnnual Military Family BBQDate: September, 2010 Time: To be determinedLocation: TMFRCAll military and DND members and their families are invited to theAnnual Military Family BBQ. There will be activities for all ages!We expect to have 500 participants. For more information pleasecontact Grace Mellberg at Grace.Mellberg@forces.gc.ca orcall 416 633 6200 ext. 4229.2 Highlanders in Haiti, Major Mike Walker (now in the Black Watch) andSgt Nathan Ronaldson7 THE FALCON, SPRING 2010

EX POLAR WARRIOR 2010by Lt Simon KassissiaThis past February 26-28th, the 32 Canadian Brigade Group ArcticResponse Company Group (32 CBG ARCG) once again headed north totrain for operations in Canada’s most remote and unforgiving regions. The32 CBG ARCG is a composite group comprised of volunteers from acrossthe brigade, who train together with the common goal of establishing adeployable force that can competently operate in the far north. Havingattended Ex POLAR WARRIOR in Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug for aweek of March 2009, I was prepared for whatever challenges nature had instore for us this time. The 2009 exercise built on our core winter warfarecapabilities, and put them to a test for a longer period than is the case witha typical weekend exercise. It also afforded us the privilege of working withthe Canadian Rangers, who are the eyes and ears of the Canadian Forcesin Canada’s north. Comprised of volunteers drawn from various aboriginalcommunities, they provide an invaluable and capable military presenceour platoon’s next bivouac site well in advance of our arrival. Thedeployment of elements of our platoon kilometres apart from oneanother and reliance on radio and satellite phone communicationsto keep command and control was valuable training for the reality ofoperations in the vast space of the north. Perhaps less intellectuallytaxing but equally difficult was pulling our equipment in toboggansfor kilometres on end, and navigating the obstacles to our progress,which seemed to arise at the most inconvenient and unexpected times.All told, the exercise was a great opportunity to test our navigation,winter living, and winter movement skills, and I feel that full advantagewas taken. As always I was moved by the sheer determination anddrive of all the soldiers involved. Following dismissal from Moss Park,most of us returned home just in time to settle in and watch Canada’sOlympic hockey final victory. I couldn’t help but see the parallelbetween the ownership that all Canadians felt in that momentousachievement and the small part we had just played in the maintenanceof our sovereignty over the great white northU.S. Citizens KIA while servingwith 48th Highlandersin otherwise remote and inhospitable areas. The rangers we encounteredprovided us with a wealth of knowledge and more than a few personalanecdotes on winter survival, not to mention some great hospitality andsome very interesting local cuisine.This year’s exercise was closer to home, at CFB Borden, nearBarrie, Ontario. Although the location was much more familiar, theconditions were no more forgiving than what we had encountered lastyear. We set out from the 48th Highlanders’ lines with a section sizedcontingent, and proceeded to link up with elements of the 7 TorontoRegiment of Artillery and the Queen’s Own Rifles of Canada once wearrived at the base. With our platoon formed, we set out to the fieldwith our company to get to work.Ex POLAR WARRIOR 2010 was a worthwhile experience becauseit put various skill sets to work at once. During our first night in thefield, our already established winter living skills were fine-tuned.Sgt. Duff of the 48th Highlanders saw to it that leaders at all levelsensured the right winter living habits continued to be developed andmaintained. As these skills became second nature, it allowed for theproper focus to be placed on the missions we had been assigned. MCpl.Corea of the 48th led a reconnaissance patrol of a suspected explosionat a mining facility; along the way, his section provided some real lifeassistance at the scene of a minor weather-related vehicle accident,which provided some real training value (not to mention repaymentin the form of a ride back to base). Sgt. Khlyustov of the 7 Gunsalso led a patrol in search of some missing hunters, and establishedby Capt (Ret’d) Vic Goldman CDAcross the Potomac River from Washington D.C. on a prominent knollin Arlington National Cemetery stands a tall white cross of sacrifice.This memorial which is found in Commonwealth cemeteries aroundthe world was placed by the Canadian government in recognition of thehundreds of American citizens who lost their lives while serving with theCanadian Expeditionary Force in World War One.With the declaration of war in August of 1914 thousands ofUS citizens crossed the border to enlist. A number of these eagervolunteers donned the Davidson tartan and proudly served withthe 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders of Canada). Twenty-sevenAmerican citizens paid the supreme sacrifice while serving withour regiment and now lie buried in France and Flanders beneatha headstone bearing the Maple Leaf of Canada or are listed withthe missing in action and have their name engraved on the VimyMemorial or the Menin Gate.A highland salute to2nd YpresCpl Lewis C. of Pasadena, California,killed 22 April 1915, age 22Pte Cleal G. of Layton, Ohio, killed 24 April 1915, age 20Cpl Freeland G. of Buffalo New York, killed 24 April 1915, age 24Pte Henderson W. of Holyoke, Massachusetts, killed 24 April 1915, age 29Pte Todd P. of Los Angeles, California, killed 24 April 1915, age 22Pte Chivas, J. of Detroit, Michigan, killed 26 April 1915FestubertPte Edwards S. of South Acton, Massachusetts, killed 21 May 1915 age 37Summer 1916 service in the Ypres SalientPte Strickland A. of Long Beach, California, killed 12 July 1916, age 30Pte Girdner J. (served as Potter) of National City, California, killed 2 August1916 age 26SommePte Hall C. (served as Robertson) of Yakima, Washington, killed 10 Oct 1916,age 19THE FALCON, SPRING 2010 8

Historical Reflection on the ModernTour Medalby 2Lt Daniel MaloneOne of the Canadian Forces most commonly seen medalsis the campaign medal also known as a tour medal,which denotes an individual soldiers participation in militarymission such as those in Afghanistan, Bosnia, Somalia, Cyprusor many, many others. This type of medal is a standard fixtureon military bases through the country. The Campaign Star,for example, is awarded to “members of the CF and membersof allied forces working with the CF who deploy into adefined theatre of operations to take part in operations in the The South-West Asia Service Medal andGeneral Campaign Starpresence of an armed enemy” such as the Italy Star, awarded foroperational service in Sicily or Italy between 11 June 1943 and 08 May 1945.Interestingly enough, the campaign medal has a very shorthistorical life span, especially when held against the long lived historyVimy RidgePte Calder A.D. of Redwood City, California, killed 9 April 1917Operations Lens Sector May- Aug 1917Sgt Effinger S.E. of Buffalo, New York, killed 9 May 1917, age 24Pte Smithson D. of Stillwater, Minnesota, killed 30 June 1917Pte Ficht H.R. from ruralo Iowa, killed 20 July 1917, age 20Pte Smyth H.H. of Brooklyn, New York, killed 6 August 1917PasschendaelePte Love J. of Detroit, Michigan, killed 11 November 1917, age 20Lens -Vimy Sector Spring 1918Pte Field H.M. of Northfiled, Massachuttes, killed 10 April 1918, age 19Canada’s Hundred DaysAmiensCpl Giles R.L. (served as Doyle) of Umatilla, Florida, killed 8 August 1918,age 24Pte Pilston R. of New Kensington, Pennsylvania, killed 9 August 1918, age 33Vis-en-ArtoisPte R.E. Mering of Detroit, Michigan, killed 29 August 1918, age 25of organized warfare which stretches backalmost to the beginning of civilized nations.The modern form of the campaign medalemerged under Napoleon and represented theinclusion of new social ideals into the militarywithout which we could not hope to have themodern Canadian Forces, much less the 48thHighlanders.One of Napoleon’s many famous quoteswas, “With a handful of ribbons I shallconquer Europe.” This is perhaps a slightmisrepresentation. Many historians wouldargue that it was not the ribbons themselves butrather the ideas they embodied that propelledthe many victories of Napoleon’s army. Thisparticular idea, re-born in Europe under the French revolution, wasone that honoured all of a battle’s participants as loyal Frenchmen,devoted to their country. As such, the individual soldier was entitledto be decorated for his part in a campaign based on the idea that eachsoldier was a valuable part of the operation.This practice was an off shoot of an even more important idea thathad been dormant since the time of the Roman Empire, which is thatmerit should be the factor by which military leadership is managed.This same ideal, which recognized and decorated the accomplishmentof individual soldiers, was introduced by Napoleon as a means bywhich to evaluate and promote officers. Not since the Romans had ameritocracy been the means by which the leadership of an army hadbeen determined. In their era, Napoleons Marshalls could not havebeen “Marshalls” in any other army as they did not purchase andCrow’s NestPte Hellinger A.E. of Portland, Oregon, killed 1 September 1918, age 24Pte Warburton G.A. of Chicago, Illinois, killed 1 September 1918, age 32Canal du NordPte Hall E. of New Dedford, Massachusetts, killed 27 September 1918, age18Pte Mullison R.E., of West Branch, Iowa, killed 27 September 1918 age 34Pte Peterson J. of Chicago, Illinois killed 28 September 1918Pursuit to MonsPte Kelly J.D. of New York City, New York, killed 12 October 1918, age 48Pte Smith I.S. (served as Illinger) of Chicago, Illinois, killed 20 Oct 1918, age18LEST WE FORGETCan you identify these medals?outfit their own regiments as did their European counterparts. Evenas Napoleon’s army fell at Waterloo, the observant historian can’thelp but notice that in that battle they faced Wellington and Blucher,nobles in their own countries. This stands as testament to importanceof Napoleon to military history and the lasting impact he has had onmodern military affairs.The next time you stand on parade or at a Regimental event, stopand see how many of your fellow Highlanders have campaign medals.Take a moment to appreciate these for what they are, not simply arecord of individual accomplishment but an idea, thousands of yearsin the making. Simply put, it is the idea that all soldiers, regardless ofwealth or social standing, are of tremendous value to the countriesthey serve.Dileas Gu Brath9 THE FALCON, SPRING 2010

Calendar of the 48th Highlanders of Canada Regimental FamilyFUTURE EVENTS25 Apr 10 – Royal Nfld RegimentCommemoration ServiceLocation - Victoria Memorial Square:Niagara Street, one south ofWellingtonbetween Bathurst and WellingtonTimings - 1030 – 1230Dress - White Shell, DEU, Suit, medalsContact - John Dunne905-839-6487john063@webtv.net09 May 1 – 65th Anniversary ofLiberation of HollandLocation - Apeldoorn, The NetherlandsTimings - Events from April 30 to May 9Contacts - Verstraete Travel: 416 969-8100 for group travel or travel by ownarrangementsDress - Glengarry, medals, blazer for 48thHighlanders15 May 10 – Officers Annual DinnerLocation - Officers’ MessTimings - 1800 for 1900 – 2300Dress - Mess Kit, Black Tie, Suit, medalsCost - $100Contact - LCol JH Sandham (ret’d), 416-203-2027, jh.sandham@sympatico.caContact - Capt Pat Shea416-369-7399shea@gowlings.com16 May 10 – Church ParadeLocation - St. Andrew’s ChurchDetails - Service in St. Andrew’s as per48th traditionincluding Laying of Colours on Altar,Book of Remembrance and readings.- Active unit on training but mostOfficers and Sr NCOs will attend Churchservice.Timings - 1045 hr Service at St. Andrew’s1300 hr Reception in MessesDress - Association Members: Blazer, tie,glen, medalsContact - RSM (WO1) Paul McIntyre416-635-2765 (BOR)MCINTYRE.PWG@forces.gc.ca29 May 10 – 48th Highlanders CadetAnnual Inspection (note new date)Location - MPATimings - 1300: be seated by 1230; receptionto follow in Officers’ MessDress - Suit, Regimental Blazer, DEUContact - WO Peter Ross, 647-295-9300peter.ross1@rogers.com10 July 10 – Pachino Day, Landingin Sicily (48th, RCR, Hasty P of 1stBrigade)Location - Hastings & Prince EdwardArmoury, 187 Pinnacle St., BellevilleTimings - 1000 hrs parade and ceremony;Spaghetti luncheon to followDress - Old Comrades: White shirt,medals and glen. Guests: relaxedCost - Small $5 donation for luncheonContact - John Dunne, 905-839-6487john063@webtv.net24 July 10 - Regimental Picnic(Open to all)Location - To be announced separatelyTimings - 1200 – 1800Dress - RelaxedCost - NilContact CWO (ret’d) Kevin McGuffin416-606-1795kevinmcguffin@aol.com15 Oct 10 – Officers’ Association -Cocktail PartyLocation - Officers’ Mess: Officers Ass’nMembers and by InvitationTimings - 2000 – 2200Dress - Regimental Blazer, Business SuitCost - NilContact/RSVP - LCol (ret’d) JH Sandham416-203-2027jh.sandham@sympatico.ca16 Oct 10 – WO’s & Sgt’s Mess DinnerLocation - Sgt’s MessTimings - 1800 – 0200Dress - Mess Kit, Blues, Highland Dress,Suit, MedalsCost - tbcContact - WO Peter Ross, 647-295-9300peter.ross1@rogers.comOct 24 – Massed MilitaryBand Spectacular.Location - Roy Thomson HallTimings - 1400 hrs; Doors open 1230 hrsDress - Mess Kit, Blues, Highland Dress,SuitCost - tbcContact - Roy Thomson Hallwww.roythomson.comContact - Capt (ret’d) Mike Lawson905-898-343806 Nov 10 - Mount PleasantRemembrance CeremonyLocation - Mount Pleasant Cemetery, eastentrance off Mt. Pleasant Rd.Timings - 1030 parade assemblesDress - Regimental Blazer, medals,GlengarryContact - CWO D. Chappell (ret’d)416-446-6373chappell@idirect.com06 Nov 10 – OCA RemembranceDinnerLocation - York Reception CentreTimings - 1800 – 2400Dress - Mess Kit, Blues, DEU, SuitCost - tbcContact - OCA: tbc07 Nov 10 – Remembrance DayParadeLocation - Queen’s Park CircleTimings - 0930 - OCA buses at MPA- 1030 - form up on Wellesley Street- Messes open at MPA after March backDress - Old Comrades: Blazer, tie, medalsContact - 48th Highrs BOR, 416-635-276527 Nov 10 – St. Andrew’s BallLocation - Royal York HotelTimings - 1800 – 2400- Dance Practices at MPA: 1900 hrs – 17, 20& 24 NovDress - Mess Kit, Blues, Black TieCost - tbcContact - Capt Pat Shea, 416-369-7399shea@gowlings.com

48th Highlanders Regimental Ball24 April 201010 Dec 10 – Regimental ChristmasDinnerLocation - Moss Park ArmouryTimings - 1800 – 2100Dress - DEU12 Dec 10 – Kid’s Christmas PartyLocation - Sgt’s MessTimings - 1100 – 1500Dress - RelaxedCost - tbcContact - Ms Shelley Pett, 905-951-1735kpett@sympatico.ca01 Jan 11 – New Year’s LeveeLocation - Sgt’s and Officers’ MessesTimings - Timings and locations in nextissue of The FalconDress - Blues, Morning Suit, Suit,medalsContact - WO Peter Ross, 647-295-9300peter.ross1@rogers.comContact - Capt Pat Shea, 416-369-7399shea@gowlings.comBE sure to enterthese importantevents intoyour calendarIf you would like to contribute tofuture issues, please e-mail yourstories and pictures to:falcon_newsletter@hotmail.comThank you to all those who madesubmissions to this issue.This issue of the Falcon published byCapt (Ret’d) Steve Gilbert - EditorSgt (Ret’d) Adam Bernard - Designfor more info about Adam Bernards' graphicdesign services please visit:www.adambernard.caor call 647-428-6298To purchase your tickets, contactSgt Leandro, jeffrey.leandro@forces.gc.ca orMCpl Marga, irina.marga@forces.gc.caHotel rooms may be reserved at Le Meridien King Edward Hotel for adiscounted rate of $145/night.Contact Le Meridien King Edward Hotel reservations department at416-863-9700 and as for the 48th Highlanders Regimental Ball rate tobook your room today.

HIGHLANDERS CONFINED TO BARRACKSSUNNYBROOK HOSPITAL - VETERANS WINGWATERSON, Bill . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K1 West 21McKENNA, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . K2 East 02McMAHON, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LG East 23GRAHAM, Jack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LG East 36LEONARD, Stanley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . LG East 41JACOBS, Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L1 East 162COOPER, Vic (Cyril) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . L3 East 322SPECIAL CARE UNITSBILLINGS, Henry David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 905-646-5665GREEN, Stuart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not ListedMcCRON, Don . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Not ListedCARTER, Clifford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .c/o Susan Hampson 519-424-9784WALKER, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .CONFINED AT HOME - PROBLEMS GETTING AROUNDCOLTON, G.E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 819-683-2323SOPER, Kenneth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 416-757-5497These Highlanders will be pleased to hear from you.Give them a call or better still, pay them a visit.Don’t forget, they are Dileas, as are we.LAST POSTJohn David Steward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . September 5, 2009. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dundas, ONFrank Currie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . December 23, 2009. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ajax, OntStephen Bell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . April 14, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Uxbridge ONWilliam Whitwell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . May 26, 2009. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Thorold ONRoy J. Forsyth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 4, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Port Alberni, B.C.John Eric Pollak. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 6, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vancouver, B.C.Robert E, Rae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . August 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alliston ONDouglas B. Robinson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 12, 2009. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Picton, ONEdward L. Simons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . July, 2009 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Westbank B.C.Sid John Byatt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . January 4, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Peterborough ONNorm Edward Bradfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . February 11, 2010 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Toronto ONAt the going down of the sun, and in the morning,We will remember them.Dile as Gu Brath