The 85th Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders), CEF, was an infantry battalion of
the Great War Canadian Expeditionary Force.
The 85th Battalion was authorized on 14 September 1915
and embarked for Great Britain on 12 October 1916.
Disembarking in France on 10 February 1917, it fought as part of the 12th Infantry Brigade,
4th Canadian Division in France and Flanders until the end of the war.
The battalion disbanded on 15 September 1920.
The battalion is most famous for capturing Hill 145 in their first battle.
Today, the Vimy Memorial stands on Hill 145.
The 85th Battalion recruited throughout Nova Scotia and was mobilized at Halifax.
Artwork was created: © Silvia Pecota
Portrait of Soldier: 85th Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders)
Print size 12"x18" is an open printed on watercolour paper using archival inks.
These prints and the accompanied certificate of authenticity are signed by the artist. Included is a 5"x7" postcard (may not be of the same image). Prints are shipped flat.