Lieutenant-Colonel J.A. McIntosh
Highland Light Infantry of Canada

A good Officer. Reliable and energetic. Even tempered and tactful, and can command men. Has worked very well during the Course, has gained much in self-confidence, and shows great improvement in expressing his intentions both verbally and on paper. With a little more experience should make a good C.O.

(Senior Officer School report, 16 Mar 1918)

Born on 10 December 1885 in Galt, Ontario, John Alexander McIntosh was an accountant and commanding officer of the Highland Light Infantry since 1937. He had enlisted with the 18th Battalion in November 1914. He deployed to France September 1915, was promoted to captain in January 1916 and became a major six months later. He served ten months as 18th Battalion second-in-command before he attended senior officer school. He was twice wounded, twice mentioned in despatches, and received the Distinguished Service Order.

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