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85th Battalion, Nova Scotia Highlanders Returning Home
20th Century, Circa 1919

Credits:
Malcolm MacDonald

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Alexander Gillies
1914 - 1918
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Credits:
Chestico Museum
Cape Breton Highlanders 185th Overseas Battalion C.E.F.

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Angus Alexander MacDonald
1914 - 1918
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Credits:
Chestico Museum
Elizabeth MacDonald, Halifax

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Alex Joseph MacIsaac
1914 - 1918
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Credits:
Chestico Museum
Cape Breton Highlanders 185th Overseas Battalion C.E.F.

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Allan James Murphy
1914 - 1918
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Credits:
Chestico Museum
Cape Breton Highlanders 185th Overseas Battalion C.E.F.

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Oswin, Angus L. and John Colin MacDonald
1914 - 1918
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Credits:
Chestico Museum

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Captain Angus L. MacDonald
20th Century, Circa 1916
TEXT ATTACHMENT


Credits:
Cape Breton Highlanders 185th Overseas Battalion C.E.F. Booklet

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185th Battalion Christmas Card from Angus L. MacDonald
20th Century, December 1917
England

Credits:
Chestico Museum
Morag Graham

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Middle of Christmas Card from Angus L. MacDonald
20th Century, December 1917
England

Credits:
Chestico Museum
Morag Graham

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When the 185th Battalion sailed overseas as part of the Nova Scotia Highland Brigade in October, 1916, they were enthusiastic about serving their country. After further training in England, however, they were not kept together as a unit. They were gradually sent group by group as reserves to other units, especially to the 25th Nova Scotia Battalion and the 85th. While they did not remain together as a distinct battalion, it did not dampen their spirits. They would take part in the two major battles of 1917--Vimy Ridge and Passchendaele along with their Nova Scotia Highland compatriots. Forged in battle, they would return to Canada to help build a nation.