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MG 20.5-B-8 · Item · [19--]
Part of The Cape Breton Highlanders collection

Item is a photocopied and oversize photograph of the 185th Overseas Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders) Regimental Band taken in Nova Scotia by photographer W.G. MacLaughlan.

Included in the photograph are:

1st 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.).

2nd row (kneeling): 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.

3rd row: 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.

4th 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.

CA BI UA 602 N69 M33 2007 · Item · 2007

Item is a book titled, "Honour Roll of the Nova Scotia Overseas Highland Brigade," written by W. James MacDonald. The book includes biographical information pertaining to fallen comrades of the 85th, 185th, 193rd, and 219th Battalions.

Cape Breton Highlanders
CA BI 77-710-844 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of two members of the Cape Breton Highlanders taken during the First World War. The two members, identified as D.J. MacDonald and Harold Wadden of the 85th Battalion, are both standing in uniform in front of a wall.

Cape Breton Highlanders
CA BI 77-711-845 · Item · 20th century

Item is a photograph of two members of the Cape Breton Highlanders taken during the First World War. The two members, identified as D.N. MacLeod and Frank Robbins of the 85th Battalion, are both standing in uniform in front of a wall.

CA BI D 768.15 M67 · Item · 1994

Item is a book titled "The Breed of Manly Men: The History of the Cape Breton Highlanders," written by Alex Morrison and Ted Slaney. The book outlines the history of the Cape Breton Highlanders during World War II including mobilization, training, travel overseas and their experiences fighting in Italy and North-West Europe.

MG 20.5 · Fonds · 1910 - 1990

Collection consists of materials related to The Cape Breton Highlanders, including photographs, recruitment ledgers, rolls and daily orders, correspondence, regimental histories, programs, scrapbooks, newspaper clippings and the World War 2 war diaries.

The Cape Breton Highlanders (CBH)
1947 - 1990
MG 20.5-E · Series · 1939 - 1990
Part of The Cape Breton Highlanders collection

Series consists of materials created in the years following the Second World War (World War 2, WW2), including photographs and documents from the Canadian delegations sent to Italy to commemorate the 30th and 40th anniversaries of the Liberation of Italy in 1945.

CA BI UA 602 B5 R8 · Item · 1986

Item is a book titled "Canada's Black Battalion No. 2 Construction 1916-1920," written by Calvin W. Ruck. The book provides information about African Canadians who served in World War 1, and highlights their roles and the obstacles that they faced.

Item · 1985

Item is a report titled "2nd Battalion: The Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton) 1871-1985," written by Col. I.D. MacIntyre. The report provides information about the history of the Nova Scotia Highlanders, and outlines their contribution during World War 1, including the raising of battalions and the battles in which said battalions participated.

CA BI UA 601 N6 M34 · Item · 1983

Item is a book titled "The Twenty Fifth Battalion: Canadian Expeditionary Force- Nova Scotia's Famous Regiment in WW1," written by F.B. MacDonald and John J. Gardiner. The book features chapters concerning the following: World War 1; the 25th battalion; summary of World War 1 service; Veteran Interview with J. William Corkum; Robert the Bruce; Veteran Interview with Harry L. Blaikie; nominal roll; 25th Battalion War diary, 1916-1917; Veteran Interview with Alexander R. Morrison; 25th Battalion Memory Club; the Silent Toast; Address; Soldier Memories; War Diary 25th Battalion, 1917-1918; the Ypres Salient; Veteran Interview with Harrison L. Livingstone; the Battlefield at Courcellette; the Battlefield at Cherisy; Veteran Interview with Herman E. Campbell; Pipe-Major Carson; the Fallen Subaltern; War Diary 25th Battalion, 1919-1920; Veteran Interview Charles B. Holmes; the Highland Touch; and 25th Battalion 25th, C.E.F., 1914-1919.

Military (General) 1915
CA BI SB 125A · Item · 1915-1983

Item is a scrapbook that features newspaper clippings, transcriptions, and photographs pertaining to members of the military from Cape Breton 1915-1983. Included in the scrapbook are the following: Complete service roll of the 24th battery of Canadian Overseas Field Artillery (January 29, 1915); "Lieut. Col. McLeod is Laid to Rest in Flanders; Sixth Battery Mourns for Chief" (December 31, 1915); A newspaper printed photograph of the 25th Battalion CEF (taken 1915, printed August 3, 1963); Transcription of war-related poetry, originally published in the Sydney Post (May 30, 1917); "Rising of N.S. Highland Brigade Recalled" (July 31, 1965); "85th Battalion Had Glorious Service Record in World War 1" (August 9, 1965); and "Memory of 85th Battalion Evoked at Province House" (August 10, 1970).

PAM 2190 · Item · 1975

Item is a booklet that was handed out during officer training for the 2nd Battalion, Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton) between September 1975 and May 1976. The booklet was created to consolidate information about the history of the Cape Breton Highlanders and serve as a training medium for study as well as a reference for future regimental history lectures. The booklet contains an introduction by then commanding officer, Lieutenant-Colonel I.D. MacIntyre and sections that highlight the history of the unit before World War I to the unit as the 2nd Battalion, Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton).

Memoirs of James A. Murphy
CA BI MG 20.25-MG 20.25.1-MG 20.25.1.34 · Item · 1972
Part of James A. Murphy fonds

Item is James A. Murphy's first person memoir that covers his early life, his World War 1 military career, and his life after the war.

Militia History
CA BI T-198 · Item · 1969
Part of Sound and Moving Image Collection

Item is an audio recording pertaining to Cape Breton's Militia History. The interviewee focuses on the history of the 94th Argyll Highlanders, his experiences during World War 1, and the wartime experiences of fellow Cape Breton serviceman Percival Anderson.

PAM 1866b · Item · July 8, 1967

Item is a booklet from the "Trooping the Colour" ceremony of the 2nd Battalion, Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton) that took place on July 8, 1967 in Sydney River, N.S. The booklet contains information on the battle honours of the unit, a summary of the unit's regimental history, a historical summary of trooping the colour, a historical summary and outline of the ceremony, and a list of officers and warrant officers on parade.

Item · ca. 1960

Item is a set of notes pertaining to the history of the 94th Argyll Highlanders Unit and their involvement in World War 1, along with a clipped photo of their crest. These notes were written by William Chirgwin.

Liscombe Genealogy
CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.1 · File · 1860-1957
Part of Liscombe family fonds

File contains the following documents: a poem titled "Who Killed cock Robin" from the Westminister Gazette; "The War Graves of the British Empire: "The War Graves of the British Empire: The South-East Belgium Group of Cemeteries" with an attached note expressing sympathies to the Liscombe family over the loss of Gerald Liscombe; a photocopy of a chart explaining the relationships between members of the Liscombe family; a pedigree chart; a family tree; three photos of a family record; a letter to Susan Liscombe from H. Gornall, Captain of the 85th Battalion, dated April 22, 1919, expressing sympathies over the loss of Mrs. Liscombe's son, Gerald; and two copies of the family record.

Royal Canadian Navy
94-753-25268 · Item · c.1950

Item is a photograph of unidentified navy officers aboard Sault Ste. Marie vessel docked at Point Edward Naval base

Abbass Studios Ltd.
PAM 396 · Item · 1945?

File consists of a small booklet containing a roll of honour of the war dead of the Cape Breton Highlanders during World War II. The roll of honour includes each member's regimental number, rank, name, company, date killed, and their origins. The booklet was printed in N.V. Groningen, Holland by Dijkstra's Drukkerij.

Item · 1 January, 1940

Item is a series of notes pertaining to the 94th Argyll Highlanders and their role as one of the First Canadian Militia Units in Cape Breton. The notes also detail how the group was absorbed into various troops overseas in World War 1. This piece was published in the Sydney Post Record.

A poster of the RMS Olympic
CA BI 2019-001-18-326-30971 · Item · 1927
Part of New Waterford Glass Negatives

A poster which shows a painting, signed in the right corner by C. Habicht, of the RMS Olympic. The RMS Olympic was a near replica ship of the Titanic, which transported thousands of troops from Halifax, Nova Scotia, to Britain during the first world war. It was later used for tourism purposes.

Unidentified portrait
CA BI 84-75-14175 · Item · 1914-1920

Item is a photograph of an unknown person, likely a member of the 25th Battalion of the CEF during World War 1.

Standing in stream
CA BI 84-122-14222 · Item · 1914-1920

Item is a photograph of Percy Willmot standing in a stream somewhere in Europe during World War 1.

CA BI MG 20.25-MG 20.25.1 · File · 1915-1920
Part of James A. Murphy fonds

File contains a scrapbook featuring materials related to Lieutenant James A. Murphy's service in World War 1. It includes documents related this his being awarded the Military Cross, Vimy Ridge Battles, correspondence, and Murphy's memoirs. The scrapbook also contains some of his war medals.

Six unidentified soldiers
CA BI 84-115-14215 · Item · 1914-1920

Item is a photograph of six members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF during World War 1.

Two soldiers wrestling
CA BI 84-116-14216 · Item · 1914-1920

Item is a photograph of two soldiers wrestling on a rock. The two are members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF and served in World War 1.

CA BI 84-121-14221 · Item · 1914-1920

Item is a photograph of a soldier of the 25th Battalion of the CEF during World War 1. The unidentified soldier is standing in front of a building.

"In Mortal Combat"
CA BI 84-119-14219 · Item · 1914-1920

Item is a photograph of two members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF mock-fighting each other with rods during World War 1. The reverse of the photo notes the two are "In Mortal Combat."

On the beach
CA BI 84-120-14220 · Item · 1914-1920

Item is a photograph of a soldier, most likely Percy Willmot, standing next to the ocean somewhere in Europe during World War 1.

Unidentified soldier
CA BI 84-100-14200 · Item · 1914-1920

Item is a postcard showing an unidentified member of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1. The soldier is in full uniform and holding a rifle with a bayonet.

Soldiers on side of road
CA BI 84-113-14213 · Item · 1914-1920

Item is a photograph of members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF on the side of a road during World War 1.

Soldiers lying in grass
CA BI 84-117-14217 · Item · 1914-1920

Item is a photograph of four members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF during World War 1.

Soldiers on road
CA BI 84-118-14218 · Item · 1914-1920

Item is a photograph of troops marching along a road in Europe during World War 1. The size of the photograph makes it difficult to distinguish any features of the soldiers, but they are likely members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF.

CA BI UA 601 N6 H3 · Item · 1920

Item is a book titled, "The 85th Canadian Infantry Battalion Nova Scotia Highlanders in France and Flanders," written by Lt. Col. Joseph Hayes, D.S.O., C.A.M.C. It features chapters concerning the following: organization and early training; from Witley Camp to Vimy Ridge; Vimy Ridge; From Vimy Ridge to Passchendaele; From Passchendaele to Amiens Arleux and Fampoux; the tables turned at Amiens; the Scarpe Operation Drocourt-Queant line smashed; Bourlon and Cambrai; Valenciennes; the last battle at the Gates of Mons; sports and pastimes at the front; and the Armistice and the happy homecoming.

Percy Willmot, photo album
CA BI MG 20.15-MG 20.15.5 · File · 1914-1919
Part of Percy Charles Willmot fonds

File contains an album of photographs, Christmas cards, and clippings pertaining to Percy Willmot and the 25th Battalion, C.E.F. 1914-1919, as well as a photo of Crowell's staff, Sydney, 1909.

CA BI 84-88-14188 P511 · Item · 1914-1919

Item is a postcard showing five soldiers of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1. The soldiers are identified on the reverse of the item and are in full uniform.

Soldier lying down
CA BI 84-93-14193 · Item · 1914-1919

Item is a photograph of a member of the 25th Battalion of the CEF lying down in front of a house during World War 1.

Two unidentified soldiers
CA BI 84-94-14194 · Item · 1914-1919

Item is a photograph of two members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1.

Three soldiers at a gate
CA BI 84-102-14202 · Item · 1914-1919

Item is a photograph of three members of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1. Two of the soldiers are standing and supporting a third, who is lying in a carriage. They are in front of a large metal gate in a wall covered in ivy.

Nursing Sisters
CA BI 84-108-14208 · Item · 1914-1919

Item is a photograph of nursing sisters around two trucks during World War 1.

Administrative Papers
MG 20.5-B-7 · File · [1914] - 1919
Part of The Cape Breton Highlanders collection

File consists of lists, nominal and absentee rolls, and daily orders related to the 185th Overseas Battalion, CEF (Cape Breton Highlanders) while on active duty during World War I (WWI).

CA BI MG 12.80-MG 12.80.5-MG 12.80.5.3 · Item · 13 August, 1919
Part of James W. Maddin fonds

Item is a photocopy of a certificate of service issued to Lieutenant James W. Maddin for his service in the 185th Battalion. The certificate features the dates on which Maddin enlisted and was discharged from service, where he served, and which battalions he served with.

Six unidentified soldiers
CA BI 84-83-14183 · Item · 1914-1919

Item is a photograph of six uniformed soldiers of the 25th Battalion taken during World War 1.

Portrait of three soldiers
CA BI 84-88-14188 P512 · Item · 1914-1919

Item is a postcard showing three unidentified soldiers of the 25th Battalion of the CEF taken during World War 1.