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Standing in stream

  • NSSXA 84-122-14222
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Item is a photograph of Percy Willmot standing in a stream somewhere in Europe during World War 1.

Mary Belle MacNeill with brother

  • NSSXA 92-17-23192
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Item is a photograph of Mary Belle MacNeill sitting at a table with her brother during World War 1. The photo was likely taken in England.

Gerald Liscombe and Burns MacDonald

  • NSSXA 93-33-24007
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Item is a photograph of Gerald Liscombe (on the left) and fellow 185th Battalion member Burns MacDonald (on the right) in full uniform during World War 1. The photo was taken in France.

94th Regiment

  • NSSXA 94-931-25446a
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Item is a photograph of 38 soldiers in full uniform at arms and with instruments posing at an unknown location, possibly Margaree. It was likely taken during World War 1.

Morien Remembers: A Salute to Our Veterans

  • NSSXA FC 2349 P67 Z48 2005
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Item is a book titled "Morien Remembers: A Salute to Our Veterans," by Paulette MacDougall, Diane MacLachlan and LeRoy Peach. The book features biographies and photographs of veterans from Port Morien and area.

The Canadian Gunner, Vol. 13

  • NSSXA PAM 1663
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Item is volume 13 of the Canadian Gunner, which includes an article titled "Remembering Cape Breton's Gunners," by Lt. Peter N. Moogk. The article features a short history of artillery use on Cape Breton Island, including the locations where artillery stations were located.

The Northside Militia - 1800-1950 - With an Emphasis on Sydney Mines

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Item is a report titled "The Northside Militia - 1800-1950 - With an Emphasis on Sydney Mines," written by Cheryl Keagan. The report provides information about the militia composed of men from North Sydney and Sydney that served between the years 1800 and 1950, and includes information about the units in which Sydney Mines militiamen served in during World War 1 and those who stayed at home to protect the island.

Second Battalion: The Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton) 1871-1985

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Item is a report titled "2nd Battalion: The Nova Scotia Highlanders (Cape Breton) 1871-1985," written by Col. I.D. MacIntyre. The report provides information about the history of the Nova Scotia Highlanders, and outlines their contribution during World War 1, including the raising of battalions and the battles in which said battalions participated.

94th Argyll Highlanders: First Canadian Militia Unit Organized in Cape Breton

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Item is a series of notes pertaining to the 94th Argyll Highlanders and their role as one of the First Canadian Militia Units in Cape Breton. The notes also detail how the group was absorbed into various troops overseas in World War 1. This piece was published in the Sydney Post Record.

WW1 Officers in Moxham's Castle

  • NSSXA 81-854-5934
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Item is a photograph of four medical personnel officers inside Moxham's Castle, where they were stationed during World War 1 when the castle functioned as a military hospital.

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