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When did NSH soldiers storm Juno Beach
6 June 1944
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What tartan does NSH wear
MacDonald
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Where are the 3 unit locations
Truro, Pictou, Springhill
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Who is the NSH Honorary Col.
Col. Fairbanks
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What is the NSH motto
Cos Chem Nach Gabh Tilleadh (No retreating footsteps)
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When did the NSH motto change from "a breed of manly men" to "no retreating footsteps"
April 2025
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What is the NSH DEU lapel pin an image of
Mayflower
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Where is this
Vimy
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Who was the first female Pipe Major in the CAF (also a Nova Scotia Highlander)
MWO MacLean
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What is the NSH march past
Athol Highlanders / Piobaireachd of Donald Dhu (Black Donalds March)
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What is the units original formation date
1871
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What headdress do the P&D wear in DEU's
Glengarry
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What hill did the 85th capture at Vimy Ridge
Hill 145
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What 2 brothers held Command of NSH over the years
Shawn & Steve Hale
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What colours are in the NSH Camp Flag
Red, Blue and Yellow
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When did "The Nova Scotia Highlanders" amalgamate
1954 (NNSH, Pictou Highrs, 189 Light Anti-air Bttry)
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How many Kilted Regiments are in Canada
16
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What battle honour did NSH earn within days of D-Day
Battle of Authie
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What NSH soldier lost his lift in Afghanistan in 2007
Cpl Kevin Megeney
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Why are there 2 march pasts
Previous march pasts of the North NSH & Pictou Highlanders
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When did the first batch of NSH soldiers travel on SS Orion headed from Halifax to England
1941
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What is the english meaning/translation for Sgian-Dugh
Hidden (or black) knife
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Where were NSH soldiers captured & massacred on D-Day +1
Ardenne Abbey, France
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Which current or retired member of NSH holds the most Queen's Champion Shot medals?
Ken Ferguson (7)
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In WW1 a brave group of Highlanders fought at Vimy Ridge, gaining the nickname _____.
The Never Fails