48th Highlanders of Canada

The 48th Highlanders of Canada
Regimental badge
Active16 October 1891 – present
CountryCanada
BranchCanadian Army
TypeInfantry
RoleLight infantry
Size1 battalion
Part of32 Canadian Brigade Group
Garrison/HQMoss Park Armoury, Toronto, Ontario
Nickname(s)
  • The Glamour Boys
  • The Dirty Four Dozen
  • The Famous 48th
Motto(s)Dileas gu brath (Scottish Gaelic for 'faithful forever')
March"48th Highlanders Slow March"; Quick – "Highland Laddie"
Engagements
Battle honoursSee #Battle honours
Websitearmy-armee.forces.gc.ca/en/48-highlanders/index.page
Commanders
Current
commander		LCol T.D. Wentzell.
Honorary colonelHCol S. Darling
Regimental sergeant majorCWO M.G. French
Notable
commanders
  • 15th Bn CEF: Lt Col CE Bent.
  • 1st Bn 48 Highrs: Brig IS Johnston
  • Lt Col D MacKenzie
Insignia
NATO Map Symbol

The 48th Highlanders of Canada is a Canadian Forces Primary Reserve infantry regiment based in Toronto, Ontario, parading out of Moss Park Armoury. The regiment is part of 4th Canadian Division's 32 Canadian Brigade Group.

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