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The Heather, Broughton, C. B. Vol. 1, #2 Add to clipboard

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Part of Percy Charles Willmot fonds

Item is a photocopy of The Heather, Broughton, C. B. Vol. 1, #2, the official paper of the 185th Overseas Battalion, C.E.F. MG 20.15.6

The Breed of Manly Men: The History of Cape Breton Highlanders Add to clipboard

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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

Songs of the 185th Overseas Battalion Add to clipboard

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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. PAM 1003

Signalling Section, 185th Battalion, CEF Add to clipboard

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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. 88-503-18013

Record of James W. Maddin's Promotions, Reductions, Transfers, Casualties, Etc Add to clipboard

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Part of James W. Maddin fonds

Item is a photocopy of the record of James W. Maddin's promotions, reductions, transfers, casualties, etc during active service from October 6, 1916 to November 17, 1917. MG 12.80.5.7

Nominal rolls for drafts Add to clipboard

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Part of 185th Canadian Infantry Battalion fonds

File contains the nominal rolls for drafts of the 185th Battalion. MG 20.24.C

Letter to Susan Liscombe from "Bob" Add to clipboard

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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. MG 12.59.2.6

Letter from Lieut.-Col. Shaun D. Day Add to clipboard

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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. MG 12.80.5.4

Honour Roll of the Nova Scotia Overseas Highland Brigade Add to clipboard

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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

Gerald Liscombe and soldier Add to clipboard

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Item is a photograph of Gerald Liscombe (sitting) and another soldier (standing) in full uniform in a formal portrait during World War 1. 93-39-24013