World War 1 This is a photo of Canadian Prime Minister Sir Robert Borden greeting an officer of the 85th Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders) CEF during an inspection of the battalion. It was taken near Ferfay, France in July, 1918. At the time, the battalion was out of the line for rest, refitting and training. The men are wearing their new kilts that have just recently been issued to them. Prime Minister Borden was an Honorary Colonel of the 85th Battalion and was a cousin of Lt-Col. Allison H. Borden, the first commanding officer of the battalion and commanding officer of the Nova Scotia Highland Brigade during its brief lifespan. There were many Cape Breton men in the ranks of the 85th Battalion. D Company was recruited there in 1915 when the battalion was first being raised. Title: Prime Minister Borden Greets an Officer of the 85th Battalion Location: Near Ferfay, France Date: Circa July, 1918 Photographer: Unknown Ref. Number: 0-2 (2-6.2) Source: Canadian Department of National Defence/Library Canada PA-002903
Posted on: Thu, 15 Jan 2015 00:54:57 +0000
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