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              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.

              CA BI PAM 1003 · Item

              Item is a pamphlet containing a collection of wartime songs, some written about the Cape Breton Highlanders. Many of the songs within the pamphlet were written by people from Cape Breton.

              CA BI 88-503-18013 · Item · 27 September, 1916

              Item is a composite photograph of the Signalling Section 185th Battalion of the CEF Cape Breton Highlanders during World War 1. The soldiers are sitting and standing in three rows in full uniform bearing their flags. The photo was taken at Aldershot Camp on September 27, 1916.

              MG 20.5-B-7-2 · Item · [March 9, 1918]
              Part of The Cape Breton Highlanders collection

              Item is a typewritten nominal roll of men in the 185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders), including first initials, last names, and regimental numbers, who were transferred to the 17th Reserve Canadian Battalion, Bramshott, England. There are four copies of the list with various handwritten notes on each copy.

              CA BI MG 12.59-MG 12.59.2-MG 12.59.2.6 · Item · 3 December, 1916
              Part of Liscombe family fonds

              Item is a letter to Susan Liscombe signed "Bob," which was written in France. In the letter, the author thanks Mrs. Liscombe for mailing him some newspapers, talks about injuries and deaths among members of the 40th that he met in England, relates his experience in the trenches, and notes a letter that he received from Gerald Liscombe regarding the disbandment of the 185th Band.

              CA BI MG 12.80-MG 12.80.5-MG 12.80.5.4 · Item · 29 September, 1916
              Part of James W. Maddin fonds

              Item is a letter from Lieut.-Col. Shaun D. Day to the Brigade Major of the 185th Battalion, recommending that Captain James. W. Maddin be promoted to the rank of Major.

              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.

              Gerald Liscombe and soldier
              CA BI 93-39-24013 · Item · 1914-1918

              Item is a photograph of Gerald Liscombe (sitting) and another soldier (standing) in full uniform in a formal portrait during World War 1.

              CA BI 93-33-24007 · Item · 9 October, 1918

              Item is a photograph of Gerald Liscombe (on the left) and fellow 185th Battalion member Burns MacDonald (on the right) in full uniform during World War 1. The photo was taken in France.

              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.

              Burns MacDonald
              CA BI 93-41-24015 · Item · 1917

              Item is a photograph of Burns MacDonald in full uniform in Qurchel, France during World War 1.

              MG 20.5-B-6-1 · Item · November 14, 1916
              Part of The Cape Breton Highlanders collection

              Item is a typewritten letter from the Assistant Deputy Assistant & Quartermaster General to the Nova Scotia Highland Brigade’s Officer Commanding regarding declaration and attestation papers for the 185th Overseas Battalion, C.E.F. Included are two lists, one listing all the declaration and attestation papers that were handed in to Camp Headquarters at Aldershot, Nova Scotia and the other listing the declaration and attestation papers that had not yet been received at Camp Aldershot.

              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).

              Absentee Lists
              MG 20.5-B-7-3 · Item · August 1, 1916 - October 1, 1916
              Part of The Cape Breton Highlanders collection

              Item is two handwritten and typewritten absentee lists for 'C' Company of the 185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders) during World War I (WWI).

              CA BI 80-286-4466 · Item · 1916

              Item is a composite photograph of the 185th Overseas Battalion, N.S. Highland Brigade of Lt. Col. Day O.C. during World War 1. Photo was taken in Sydney by H.O. Dodge.

              Dodge, H. O.
              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.

              84-704-14804 · Item · 1914-1918

              Item is a photographic postcard showing the Headquarters of the 185th Cape Breton Highlanders in Broughton during the First World War. A heading below the photo identifies the Broughton Arms and General Offices.

              CA BI MG 20.24 · Fonds · 1915-1918

              The 185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders) was authorized on the first day of February, 1916 by the appointment of Lt.-Col. F. P. Day, as its commanding Officer. Cape Breton Island, particularly the industrial sections, had already contributed a long list of men in various units such as the 17th, 36th, 25th, 40th, 64th, 85th, and 106th infantry units. It was felt, however, that the authorization of a Battalion recruited from all sections of the Island would be met with a strong response, and the authorities were not disappointed. Within a period of three weeks from the day the first recruit was signed on, the battalion was up to strength and ready to mobilize. For recruiting purposes, the 185th divided the Island into four districts: "A" Company from Inverness, Richmond and Victoria Counties; "B" Company from the towns of Glace Bay, New Waterford, and adjacent districts; "C" Company from Sydney Mines, North Sydney and suburbs; "D" Company from Sydney and the Mira district.

              Fonds consists of the register of recruits ledger, casualty forms, nominal rolls for drafts, absentee list, declaration and attestation papers, and the list of members of the 185th during World War 1.

              185th Battalion, Broughton
              81-1605-6685 · Item · ca. 1915

              Item is a postcard of the 185th Battalion marching in Broughton, Cape Breton during World War 1. The soldiers in full uniform are marching past the rear of the Broughton Arms Hotel, which is visible in the background.

              185th Battalion, Broughton
              CA BI 91-621-22582 · Item · ca. 1914

              Item is a photograph of the 185th Battalion parading in Broughton, where they were stationed during the beginning of World War 1.

              185th Battalion, Broughton
              CA BI 77-903-1037 · Item · ca. 1914

              Item is a postcard of the 185th Battalion marching past the Broughton Hotel taken during WWI.

              185th Battalion, Broughton
              CA BI 94-1121-25636 · Item · 1915

              Item is a photograph of the 185th Battalion parading in Broughton, where they were stationed during the beginning of World War 1.

              185th Battalion, Broughton
              CA BI 77-904-1038 · Item · ca. 1914

              Item is a photograph of the 185th Battalion at Broughton with the Broughton Hotel in the background. The photograph was taken during WWI. A row of soldiers are assembled in the rear of the hotel and stand before officers in full uniform.

              185th Battalion
              94-1121-25636 · Item · c.1915

              Item is a photograph of the 185th Battalion marching through Broughton led by the band.