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185th Battalion at Witley Camp
File contains a list of 185th Canadian Infantry Battalion troops in Witley Camp South, England, in 1917.
185th Battalion Cape Breton Highlanders regimental band
File consists of a photograph of the regimental band of the 185th Battalion the Cape Breton Highlanders. The photo was taken by MacLauchlan of Halifax, N.S. Those identified in the photo are: Top row: Bdsn Alex Brown, Bdsn Frank MacKinnon, Bdsn James Critchley, Bdsn John Hitchens, Bdsn Robert Weilding, Bdsn Herbert Poycott, Bdsn William MacLaverty, Bdsn Albert Beresford, Bdsn Thomas Saunderson, Bdsn Walter Cosman. Second row standing: Bdsn Samuel Hayward, Bdsn Fred Ferryhough, Bdsn John Harracks, Bdsn Malcom O'Hanley, Bdsn Ben Hitchens, Bdsn James F. MacDonald, Bdsn Thomas Denny, Bdsn John Nicholson, Bdsn Elsmer Bulmer, Bdsn Burns MacDonald, Bdsn James Bowers. Third row sitting: Bdsn Joseph Dunn, Bdsn James A. Ross, Bdsn Mark Conway, Bdsn Harry Beaddock, William Williams (Sergt. Bandmaster), Col. F.P. Day, Capt. F.P. Munro, Bdsn D. Mck Weir, Bdsn joseph Davies. Bottom row sitting: Bdsn Joseph Mullings, Bdsn William P. Laurence, Bdsn John McOuigan, Bdsn John T. Green, Bdsn Gerald Liscombe, Bdsn Daniel Guthro, Bdsn A.J. MacLean (L. Corp.).
185th Battalion Cape Breton Highlanders register of recruits ledger 1915-1916
File consists of a register of recruits ledger for 1915-1916 for the 185th Battalion, Cape Breton Highlanders. Entries for each soldier contain: corps, regimental number, name, height, chest measurement (inches), weight (lbs), complexion, eyes, hair, distinctive marks, occupation, religion, parish, county, date, enlistment (place and by whom), and finally approved (place and by whom), and remarks.
2nd Battalion, Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton) organization and history
File contains a report on the 2nd Battalion, N.S. Highlanders (Cape Breton) that describes their organization, history, and crest.
40th anniversary of the liberation of Italy photographs
Folio consists of four photo albums of photographs that were compiled by Cape Breton Highlanders veteran Joseph Oldford while on a trip to Italy to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the liberation of Italy. The albums consists of photos from Rome, Cassino Anzio, Sicily, Ortona, Montecchio, Coriano Ridge, Ravenna, Cesena, and Florence in Italy.
Item is a photograph of an unidentified couple's 50th wedding anniversary.
85th Battalion, Nova Scotia Highlanders C.E.F.
File contains a typescript and two copies of a report that details the appointment of honorary colonel of the Nova Scotia Highlanders, Hon. Sir Robert Laird Borden in 1916, the organization and World War I service and honours of the 85th Battalion, Nova Scotia Highlanders, the 1932 request of the Cape Breton Highlanders to adopt the uniform of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders, the appointment of Cape Breton Highlanders honorary colonel Hon. James Layton Ralston and a list of Cape Breton Highlander commanding officers between 1871 and 1962.
94th Victoria Regiment "Argyll Highlanders" pipe band and officers
File consists of a photograph of the 94th Victoria Regiment "Argyll Highlanders" pipe band and officers at Aldershot in September 1910.
A journey back to the battlefield
Item is a newspaper article from written by Duncan Fraser titled "A journey back to the battlefield."
A Short History & Photographic Record of the Cape Breton Highlanders 185th Overseas Battalion C.E.F
File contains a booklet, a photocopy, and a microfilm copy of "A Short History & Photographic Record of the Cape Breton Highlanders 185th Overseas Battalion C.E.F." that features photographs and details such as rank, regimental number and origins, of the officers, infantry, and other groups of the battalion.
Item is a photograph of Cape Breton Highlander (HQ Company) Private A. Yates of New Aberdeen, N.S., who was killed in combat on September 13, 1944, and is buried at the Gradara War Cemetery. Yates' regimental number is F24485.
File contains two pages of the absentee list for 185th battalion for 1916.
Item is a photograph of Cape Breton Highlander (B Company) Corporal A.C. MacDonald of Sydney Mines, N.S., who was killed in combat on May 25, 1944, and buried at the Cassino War Cemetery. MacDonald's regimental number is F55132.
Item is a photograph of Cape Breton Highlander (C Company) Private A.F. Larkin of St. Peter's Bay, P.E.I., who was killed in combat on December 13, 1944 and buried at the Villanova Canadian War Cemetery. Larkin's regimental number is F60543. In the photo Larkin can be seen wearing the cap and badge of the Canadian Black Watch.
Item is a map depicting the Allied movements for the fighting for Agira on July 24-28, 1943.
Item is a photograph of Cape Breton Highlander (D Company) Private A.H. MacLeod of Glace Bay, N.S., who was killed in combat on January 17, 1944, and whos name is inscribed on the Cassino Memorial at the Cassino War Cemetery. MacLeod's regimental number is F88671.
Item is a photograph of two airplanes parked on the runway of the J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport.
Item is a photograph of Cape Breton Highlander Private A.J. Ross of Mount Stewart, P.E.I., who was killed in combat on May 23, 1944, and buried at the Cassino War Cemetery. Ross' regimental number is F59996. A caption on the back reads "To Rita, Love Sandy (Ross)"
Item is a photograph of Cape Breton Highlander Alex "Boo" Morrison standing near a military truck.
Item is a photograph of Cape Breton Highlander (C Company) Private Allan K.J. MacIntyre of Prince Edward Island, who was killed in combat on February 13, 1944, and buried at the Moro River War Cemetery. MacIntyre's regimental is F60451.
Item is a photograph of 48th Highlanders of Canada Allister (FIB) Frye of Glace Bay, N.S., who was killed in combat on December 25, 1943, and buried at the Moro River War Cemetery.
Item is a photograph of unidentified Cape Breton Highlanders at the Amalfi Club in Leevwarden, Netherlands. Identified on the left is Major Sylvester MacKinnon, who commanded the unit from 7 June, 1945 to 16 July, 1945 as a major then from 16 July, 1945 to 11 February, 1946 as a lieutenant-colonel.
Item is a photograph of Cape Breton Highlander "Angus Norman" MacDonald. MacDonald later served as the commanding officer of the Cape Breton Highlanders as lieutenant-colonel from 1949 to 1953.
Item is a photograph of Cape Breton Highlander (SP Company) Private A.S. (Tony) Leudy of New Waterford, N.S., who was killed in combat on January 14, 1945, and buried at the Gradara War Cemetery. Leudy's regimental number is F88378.
Attestation papers, correspondence, and soldier lists
File consists of the attestation paper for Alexander Dutka, a letter to the commanding officer of the Nova Scotia Highland Brigade regarding furnishing an office for processing of attestation and declaration papers, a two-page list of officers and men who were handed in to Camp Aldershot, N.S., a list of officers, non-commissioned officers, and men who have not had their attestation and declaration papers received at Militia Headquarters, and a list of officers and men who have had attestation and declaration papers handed in to camp headquarters at Aldershot.
Item is a photograph taken during an audience with Pope Paul VI.
Item is a photograph taken during an audience with Pope Paul VI that had approximately 12,000 people in attendance.
Item is a photograph of a balcony in Rome where Mussolini would stand giving speeches during World War II.
Item is a photograph of a basket of flowers with a small photo placed in front of it.
Battle maps of the Italian front
File contains reproduction maps of various battle fronts of the Italian Campaign during World War II. The maps were reproduced by the Armey Survey Establishment R.C.E. and compiled and drawn by the Historical Section, G.S.
Alex Morrison and Ted Slaney: "The Bay News, the newspaper of the Cape Breton Highlanders, began weekly publication with its first edition hitting the streets on 25 August (1945). It was intended to be a self-supporting venture but the staff was assured that any losses would be covered. Its last edition was on 24 November (1945)."
Item is issue number 2 of the Cape Breton Highlanders publication the Bay News.
Item is issue number 10 of the Cape Breton Highlanders publication the Bay News.
Item is issue number 11 of the Cape Breton Highlanders publication the Bay News.
Item is issue number 12 of the Cape Breton Highlanders publication the Bay News.
Item is issue number 13 of the Cape Breton Highlanders publication the Bay News.
Item is issue number 14 of the Cape Breton Highlanders publication the Bay News.
Item is issue number 2 of the Cape Breton Highlanders publication the Bay News.
Item is issue number 3 of the Cape Breton Highlanders publication the Bay News.
Item is a photocopy of issue number 4 of the Cape Breton Highlanders publication the Bay News.
Item is issue number 5 of the Cape Breton Highlanders publication the Bay News.
Item is issue number 6 of the Cape Breton Highlanders publication the Bay News.
Item is issue number 7 of the Cape Breton Highlanders publication the Bay News.
Item is issue number 8 of the Cape Breton Highlanders publication the Bay News.
Item is issue number 9 of the Cape Breton Highlanders publication the Bay News.
Bernie Miller and unidentified Cape Breton Highlander
Item is a photograph of Cape Breton Highlander Bernie Miller and another unidentified Highlander standing near tents.
Item is a photograph of two unidentified men.
Item is a photograph of Cape Breton Highlander Bill Livingston.
Item is a photograph of Cape Breton Highlander (D Company) Bill Martin of Glace Bay, N.S., who was killed in combat on May 4, 1944, and is buried at the Cassino War Cemetery. Martin's regimental number is F54822.
Bob Kipping, Geo. Moss, and John MacQueen
Item is a photograph of Bob Kipping, Geo. Moss, and John MacQueen standing in front of a building labeled "Lounge Concerts" in either England or Holland.
Item is a photograph of Mac Ruttan giving a briefing of what to expect in Italy.