Ten minutes later the battalion had taken the hill in a ferocious bayonet charge at the cost of 56 dead and almost 300 wounded, many of whom later died.

It was intended that the 85th would then tour Scotland but the high command informed them that their boat was ready to take them home.

On May 31, 1919, the battalion departed from Liverpool, England, aboard SS Adriatic on its journey home to Canada.

A total of 49 officers and 1,800 "other ranks" (including attached New Brunswick and PEI soldiers from other units) were on board.

[6][7] The King's and Regimental Colours are on permanent display in the foyer of Government House, Nova Scotia.