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Item is a book titled "The Breed of Manly Men: The History of the Cape Breton Highlanders," written by Alex Morrison and Ted Slaney, which outlines the history of the Cape Breton Highlanders. The book provides information about the World War 1 experiences of the 85th and 185th Infantry Battalions. D 768.15 M67
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Item is a book titled "War Medals and Decorations of Canada," by Ross W. Irwin. The book contains a photographic and descriptive guide of Canadian war medals and decorations. F 5087 I79
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Item is a book titled, "Catholics of the Diocese of Antigonish, Nova Scotia, and the War 1914-1919 with Nominal Enlistment Rolls by Parishes," published by the St. Francis Xavier University Press. It includes the addresses of the right Rev. James Morrison, D.D., Bishop of Antigonish, on subjects relating to the war, information about Private John Bernard Croak and Major Margaret MacDonald, nominal enlistment rolls by Parishes, and the Honour Roll of St. Francis Xavier University. F 5228.5 C38
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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. UA 602 N69 M33 2007
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Item is a book titled "Beneath Flanders Fields: The Tunnellers' War 1914-1918," by Peter Barton, Peter Doyle, and Johan Vanderwalle. The book provides information regarding the progression and use of military mining in World War 1, an activity that many of Cape Breton's miners were recruited to take part in. D 607.3 B34 2005
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Item is a book titled "Morien Remembers: A Salute to Our Veterans," by Paulette MacDougall, Diane MacLachlan and LeRoy Peach. The book features biographies and photographs of veterans from Port Morien and area. FC 2349 P67 Z48 2005
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Item is a book titled, "Echoes from Labor's Wars: The Expanded Edition," written by Dawn Fraser. The book features narrative verse and stories concerning Cape Breton during World War 1, among other topics. PS 8511 R37 E231 1992
The Canadian Army, 1855-1965
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Item is a book titled "The Canadian Army, 1855-1965," published by Hope Farm Press. The book includes chapters concerning the Royal Canadian Armoured Corps from 1855-1966 and a roll of the regiments. UA 600 D72
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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. UA 601 N6 M34