[1] During the South African War, the 93rd Cumberland Battalion of Infantry contributed volunteers for the Canadian Contingents, most notably for the 2nd (Special Service) Battalion, Royal Canadian Regiment.

After its arrival in the UK, the battalion provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field.

[2] After the war the regiment was granted the perpetuation of the 193rd Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders), CEF.

[1] On 1 December 1936, as a result of the 1936 Canadian Militia Reorganization, The Cumberland Highlanders were amalgamated with The Colchester and Hants Regiment and “C” Company of the 6th Machine Gun Battalion, CMGC to form The North Nova Scotia Highlanders (Machine Gun) (now part of The Nova Scotia Highlanders).

[1][7] Of the First World War battle honors, "Arras, 1917;" "Amiens," the "Hindenburg Line," and the "Pursuit to Mons" were selected to be borne on colours and appointments.