Active 1915–1919 Allegiance British Empire Anniversaries April 9, 1917 | Country Canada Branch Infantry | |
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Motto(s) Siol na Fear Fearail (The Breed of Manly Men) | ||
The 85th Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders), CEF, was an infantry battalion of the Great War Canadian Expeditionary Force. The 85th Battalion was authorized on 14 September 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 12 October 1916. Disembarking in France on 10 February 1917, it fought as part of the 12th Infantry Brigade, 4th Canadian Division in France and Flanders until the end of the war. The battalion disbanded on 15 September 1920. The Battalion is most famous for capturing Hill 145 in their first battle. Today, the Vimy Memorial stands on Hill 145.
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The 85th Battalion recruited throughout Nova Scotia and was mobilized at Halifax.
The king's and regimental colours of the battalion are laid up in Government House in Halifax.
Commanding Officers
The 85th Battalion had six Officers Commanding:
The 85th Battalion was awarded the following battle honours:
The 85th Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders), CEF is perpetuated by The Cape Breton Highlanders.