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2nd Battalion The Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton)
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This section contains seven photos pertaining to the presentation of colours to the 2nd Battalion The Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton) at Victoria Park, Sydney, NS, on June 14, 1959. The colours were presented by Major-General Edward Chester Plow, the Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia.
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Presentation of Colours to
2nd Battalion The Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton)
Victoria Park, Sydney, NS
June 14, 1959
On the reviewing stand is Major-General Edward Chester Plow, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. On the right is the battalion commander, Lt-Col. Carl Dauphinee Arnold.
The road slopes down to George Street. Note the smoke stacks from the steel plant in the background. The Pipes and Drums of the 2nd Battalion are in the right background.
Photographer: Unknown
Ref. Number: 0-1 (10-2-6.3)
Image Information: Scan of original photo
Source: Cape Breton Highlanders Association Collection
Presentation of Colours to
2nd Battalion The Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton)
Victoria Park, Sydney, NS
June 14, 1959
Standing on the left, wearing a sword, is Major-General Edward Chester Plow, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. Standing near the centre of the photo, wearing medals, is Second World War Cape Breton Highlander veteran, Major Michael Leo McIntyre. He would go on to command the 2nd Battalion from 1962-1966. The Pipes and Drums of the 2nd Battalion are in the background.
Photographer: Unknown
Ref. Number: 0-1 (10-2-8.4)
Image Information: Scan of original photo
Source: Cape Breton Highlanders Association Collection
Presentation of Colours to
2nd Battalion The Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton)
Victoria Park, Sydney, NS
June 14, 1959
On the left are the Pipes and Drums of the 2nd Battalion. The view is looking south. The large dark coloured house in the background is located on the corner of Charlotte Street and Debarres Street.
Photographer: Unknown
Ref. Number: 0-1 (10-2-3.3)
Image Information: Scan of original photo
Source: Cape Breton Highlanders Association Collection
Presentation of Colours to
2nd Battalion The Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton)
Victoria Park, Sydney, NS
June 14, 1959
Standing at the microphone is Major-General Edward Chester Plow, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. Facing him on the far right is the battalion commander, Lt-Col. Carl Dauphinee Arnold. On the left is the Queen's Colour and on the right is Regiment Colour.
The houses in the background are facing along Desbarres Street.
Photographer: Unknown
Ref. Number: 0-1 (10-2-4.3)
Image Information: Scan of original photo
Source: Cape Breton Highlanders Association Collection
Presentation of Colours to
2nd Battalion The Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton)
Victoria Park, Sydney, NS
June 14, 1959
Standing at the microphone is the battalion commander, Lt-Col. Carl Dauphinee Arnold. Facing him on the right is Major-General Edward Chester Plow, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. The officer in the foreground on the far right is Second World War Cape Breton Highlander veteran, Major Michael Leo McIntyre. He would go on to command the 2nd Battalion from 1962-1966.
On the left is the Queen's Colour and on the right is Regiment Colour.
Photographer: Unknown
Ref. Number: 0-1 (10-2-5.3)
Image Information: Scan of original photo
Source: Cape Breton Highlanders Association Collection
Presentation of Colours to
2nd Battalion The Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton)
Victoria Park, Sydney, NS
June 14, 1959
Inspecting the troops is Major-General Edward Chester Plow, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. Beside him is the battalion commander, Lt-Col. Carl Dauphinee Arnold. The soldiers with medals are Second World War veterans.
Photographer: Unknown
Ref. Number: 0-1 (10-2-1.3)
Image Information: Scan of original photo
Source: Cape Breton Highlanders Association Collection
Presentation of Colours to
2nd Battalion The Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton)
Victoria Park, Sydney, NS
June 14, 1959
Inspecting the troops is Major-General Edward Chester Plow, Lieutenant Governor of Nova Scotia. Beside him is the battalion commander, Lt-Col. Carl Dauphinee Arnold. The soldiers with medals are Second World War veterans.
Photographer: Unknown
Ref. Number: 0-1 (10-2-2.3)
Image Information: Scan of original photo
Source: Cape Breton Highlanders Association Collection