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85th Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders) CEF
Photos and Photo Postcards - WW1 - Europe - 1916 to 1919
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This section contains three photos showing Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig, commander of the British Expeditionary Force in Europe, greeting Canadian soldiers, including those from the 85th Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders). They were taken around the time of the Battle of Amiens in France, in August, 1918. This battle was the opening of the Hundred Days Offensive which led to the Armistice with Germany that ended the war.
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Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig Greets Soldiers of the 85th Battalion
Near Amiens, France
August, 1918
Note the men are wearing their kilts which were issued to them for the first time only the month before. Some of the men are wearing khaki "kilt covers" or "kilt aprons" over the fronts of their kilts to protect them.
Photographer: Unknown
Ref. Number: 0-2 (2-5.2)
Image Information: Received as electronic file
Source: Library and Archives Canada PA-002901
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Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig Greets Soldiers
Near Amiens, France
August, 1918
The group of soldiers grouped close together in the background appear to be from 85th Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders). Note their kilts. This photo was probably taken just after the previous photo.
Photographer: Unknown
Ref. Number: 18-5 (1-1.3)
Image Information: Received as electronic file
Source: Terry McCully Collection, Calgary, Alberta
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Field Marshal Sir Douglas Haig Greets an Officer of the 85th Battalion
Near Amiens, France
August, 1918
The soldiers that are watching don't appear to be from the 85th Battalion. Their unit is unidentified.
Photographer: Unknown
Ref. Number: 13-7 (3-1.4)
Image Information: Scan of original photo
Source: Stephen Horne Collection, 2013