85th Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders), CEF

85th Canadian Infantry Battalion, C.E.F. (Nova Scotia Highlanders)

85th Battalion emblem, worn as a head dress cap badge
Active 1915–1919
Country Canada Canada
Allegiance British Empire
Branch Infantry
Motto(s) Siol na Fear Fearail (The Breed of Manly Men)
Anniversaries April 9, 1917
Engagements Vimy Ridge, Passchendaele, Amiens, Hundred Days Offensive
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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 [1] 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.[2] The Battalion is most famous for capturing Hill 145 in their first battle. Today, the Vimy Memorial stands on Hill 145.

The 85th Battalion recruited throughout Nova Scotia and was mobilized at Halifax.[3]

The king's and regimental colours of the battalion are laid up in Government House in Halifax.[4]

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.[6]

References

  1. ↑ Hayes, Lt. Col. Joseph. The 85th in France & Flanders, p. 22.
  2. ↑ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  3. ↑ Meek, John F. Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War. Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971. ISBN 0906158109
  4. ↑ Soucie Madill, Christine (17 October 2016). "Colours of Nova Scotia's First World War fighting units repatriated". Localxpress.ca. Retrieved 18 October 2016.
  5. ↑ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  6. ↑ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.

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