Canadian Virtual War Memorial

Photo of Frank Ferland – A RPPC of Frank Ferland, the first fatal casualty of the 15th Battalion during the First World War. This image is significant because it is currently the only known image of Ferland. This postcard was found inside an album of other Highlander images purchased at an estate sale in Nova Scotia back in 2020 by Andrew Webb-Trezzi (it remains in his collection). Note the unidentified medal ribbon on his uniform most likely from his previous service in the U.S. Navy.

Reverse side of Photo

Newspaper clipping – From the London Free Press March 1915. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

Newspaper clipping – In memory of the men and women of London, Ontario (and area) who went to war and did not come home. Remembered on the pages of the World War One issues of the London Advertiser. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me

War Diary – Part II Orders 15th Bn (48th Highlanders of Canada) noting death of Pte Ferland who was the units first fatal casualty in the Great War. Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project.

Record of Service – Record of Service Card (front side). From archives 48th Highlanders of Canada Regimental Museum. Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH

Record of Service – Record of Service Card (reverse side). From archives 48th Highlanders of Canada Regimental Museum. Submitted by 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH

Badge – Cap Badge 15th Bn (48th Highlanders of Canada). Submitted by Capt V Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH

Shoulder patch – Shoulder Patch 15th Bn (48th Highlanders of Canada). Submitted by Capt V Goldman, 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH

Grave marker – Gravemarker Pte Frank Ferland. Pte Ferland was the first fatal casualty for the 15th Bn (48th Highlanders of Canada). He was sniped in the head while undergoing initial introduction to trench routine. Submitted by the 15th Bn Memorial Project Team. DILEAS GU BRATH