| 85th Canadian Infantry Battalion, C.E.F. (Nova Scotia Highlanders) | |
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85th Battalion emblem, worn as a head dress cap badge |
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| Active | 1915–1919 |
| Country | Canada |
| Allegiance | British Empire |
| Branch | Infantry |
| Motto | Siol na Fear Fearail (The Breed of Manly Men) |
| Anniversaries | April 9, 1917 |
| Engagements | Vimy Ridge, Passchendaele, Amiens, Hundred Days Offensive |
The 85th Canadian Infantry Battalion, C.E.F. (Nova Scotia Highlanders) was a unit of the First World War Canadian Expeditionary Force. It was authorized on September 14, 1915, by the appointment of Lieutenant-Colonel A.H. Borden as its commanding officer.[1] The battalion served in the Battle of Vimy Ridge, taking Hill 145.
The battalion is perpetuated by The Cape Breton Highlanders.