Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) 3, Order of Battle, the numbered battalions

(Library and Archives Canada Photo, MIKAN No. 3395565)

Canadian Troops in a Communication Trench. September, 1916.

‍8th Canadian Infantry Brigade

1st Canadian Mounted Rifles, 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles, 4th Canadian Mounted Rifles, 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles, 8th Trench Mortar Battery.

The Canadian Mounted Rifles

The enormous land mass and relatively small scattered population in Canada‘s west made mounted infantry infinitely more practical than regiments of foot. Mounted rifles were trained to fight dismounted, horses only being used as transportation unlike the cavalry which was trained to fight from horseback. In the early part of the 20th century independent squadrons of light horse were formed all across Canada. When their numbers had risen to become viable units these were formed into regiments of either cavalry or mounted rifles. Many Cavalry and Mounted Rifles personnel arrived at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 to learn that only infantrymen would be allowed to serve in the Canadian Expeditionary Force. Many of these eager to join the fray volunteered to serve as infantry the 5th and 6th Battalions being formed almost exclusively from Western cavalry regiments. The entry of Turkey and the Ottoman Empire into the war on the side of the Central Powers saw the British Government requesting that Canada supply a force of mounted troops for service in Egypt, to which the Canadian Government readily agreed. On 5 November 1914 telegrams were sent to military Districts 2, 10, 11 and 13 ordering each to mobilize a regiment of mounted rifles for overseas service this to be in addition to troops being raised for the Second Contingent. As mounted troops the Canadian Mounted Rifles were called regiments and not battalions. These regiments were numbered 4th, 1st, 2nd and 3rd each with an authorized strength of 544 all ranks. After authorization was received to increase the number of troops training in Canada a warning was sent out that an additional nine regiments of Mounted Rifle, 5th through 13th were to be raised. The changing situation in the middle east saw the original plan to send Canadian troops to Egypt scrapped and the Canadian Mounted Rifles proceeded to England the first six regiments in two brigades these arriving in July of 1915. After their arrival in England the Canadian Mounted Rifle Regiments volunteered to serve as regular infantry. The first three CMR regiments (1st CMR Brigade) sailed for England on 12 June 1915 followed on 18 July 1915 by the 2nd CMR Brigade with 4th through 6th CMRR. Of the three squadrons forming the 7th CMR ,‘A’ and ‘B’ Squadrons from London, Ontario sailed on 9 June 1915 and on 29 June 1915 respectively. These accompanied with drafts from the 8th through 13th CMR regiments. ‘C’ Squadron, from Toronto, this having previously sailed for England on 23 February 1915 as the advanced party but effective 30 March 1915 was withdrawn from the 7th CMR and designated as the 2nd Divisional Cavalry Squadron.

1st Brigade Canadian Mounted Rifles

Organized in February 1915 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel A. L. Young. Authorization published in General Order 36 of 15 March 1915. Mobilized at Winnipeg: composed of Headquarters and 1st, 2nd and 3rd Regiments, Canadian Mounted Rifles. Left Montreal 12 June 1915 aboard Megantic. Arrived in England on 21 June 1915. Arrived in France on22 September 1915. Canadian Corps Troops. 1st and 2nd Brigades Canadian Mounted Rifles (less 3rd and 6th Regiments) formed 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade on 28 December 1915.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

2nd Brigade, Canadian Mounted Rifles

Organized in May 1915 under the command of Colonel C. A. Smart. Authorization published in General Order 36 of 15 March 1915. Mobilized at Montreal: composed of Headquarters and 4th, 5th, and 6th Regiments, Canadian Mounted Rifles. Left Quebec 18 July 1915 aboard Hesperian. Arrived in England on 27 July 1915. Arrived in France on 22 September 1915. Canadian Corps Troops. 1st and 2nd Brigades Canadian Mounted Rifles (less 3rd and 6th Regiments) formed 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade on 28 December 1915.

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(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

1st Canadian Mounted Rifles.  Authorized 7 November 1914, disbanded 15 November 1920.

The 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles Regiment was authorized to begin recruiting at Brandon, Saskatoon and Yorkton with mobilization headquarters at Brandon effective 5 November 1914. The regiment being authorized under General Order 36 of 15 March 1915. The regiment sailed for England on 12 June 1915 with 28 Officers and 602 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel H.I. Stevenson (32nd Manitoba Horse). On 1 October 1915 the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles Headquarters became operational in France The 1st CMR having sailed for France on 22 September 1915 assigned as Corps Troops serving with the 2nd Division until 31 December 1915 when the regiment was reorganized as an infantry battalion absorbing ‘C’, Squadron of the 3rd CMRR which was disbanded.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, 1997.28.24, Author Photo)

2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles.  Authorized 7 November 1914, disbanded 6 November 1920.

The 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles Regiment was authorized to begin recruited at Victoria and Vernon with mobilization headquarters at Victoria effective 5 November 1914. The regiment was raised by the 30th and 31st British Columbia Horse. The regiment sailed for England on 12 June 1915 with 28 officers and 605other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.C.L. Bott (30th B.C. Horse). Two additional small drafts followed the first sailed on 1 July 1915 with two officers and 58 other ranks, the second with one officer and 88 other ranks on 7 July 1915. On 1 October 1915 the 1st Canadian Mounted Rifles Headquarters became operational in France. The 2nd CMR having sailed for France on 22 September 1915, were assigned as Corps Troops serving with the 2nd Division until 21 December 1915 when the regiment was reorganized as an infantry battalion.

3rd Canadian Mounted Rifles. It was formed in November 1914, at Medicine Hat and recruited personnel in Alberta. It sailed to England in June 1915, and after training arrived in France on 22 September 1915. It served in the field as a dismounted unit until December, 1915.

On 1 January 1916, the six regiments of Canadian Mounted Rifles were converted to infantry and reorganized into the four battalions of the 8th Canadian Infantry Brigade. The personnel of the 3rd Regiment were absorbed into the 1st and 2nd Battalions, CMR.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

4th Canadian Mounted Rifles.  Authorized 7 November 1914, disbanded 30 August 1920.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

5th Canadian Mounted Rifles.  Authorized 7 November 1914, disbanded 6 November 1920.

Effective 1 January 1916 the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles Regiment was designated as the 5th Battalion Canadian Mounted Rifles assigned to the newly formed 8th Canadian Mounted Rifle Brigade, 3rd Canadian Division. The War Diary of the 5th CMR states it absorbed H.Q. ‘A’ and ‘C’ Squadrons and ‘B’ and the ‘MG’ Squadrons of the 6th Canadian Mounted Rifles when this was disbanded on 31 December 1915. The 5th CMR served on the Western Front for the duration of the First World War being disbanded under General Order 207 of 1920.

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6th Canadian Mounted Rifles.

The 6th Canadian Mounted Rifle Regiment was authorized to begin recruiting in Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island with mobilization headquarters at Amherst, Nova Scotia effective 1 December 1914. The regiment being authorized under General Order 36 of 15 March 1915. The 6th CMR was raised from the VIII Princess Louise (NB) Dragoon Guards, 14th King’s Canadian Hussars, 28th New Brunswick Dragoons and the 36th PEI Light horse. The 6th Canadian Mounted Rifles Regiment sailed for England on 18 July 1915 with 32 officers and 598 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel R.H. Ryan (14th King’s Canadian Hussars). The 6th CMR sailed for France on 22 September 1915 assigned as Corps troops serving with the 2nd Division when the 2nd CMR Brigade Headquarters became operational this having sailed for France on 24 October 1915. The 6th Canadian Mounted Rifles Regiment was disbanded effective midnight 31 December 1916 with H.Q. ‘A’ and ‘C’ Squadrons being absorbed by the 5th Battalion Canadian Mounted Rifles. ‘B’ and the Machine Gun Squadrons being absorbed by the 4th Battalion Canadian Mounted Rifles. The 6th Canadian Mounted Rifles was disbanded under General Order 82 of June 1918.

7th Canadian Mounted Rifles.

The 7th Canadian Mounted Rifle Regiment was authorized to begin recruiting at Toronto, London, Sarnia, Windsor, and Amherstburg (this from ‘D’ Troop, 1st Hussars); 1 December 1914 with ‘A’ and ‘B’ Squadrons mobilizing at London, Ontario and ‘C’ Squadron at Toronto, this under authority of General Order 36 of 15 March 1915.

8th Canadian Mounted Rifles

The 8th Canadian Mounted Rifle Regiment was authorized to begin recruiting at Ottawa, Peterborough and Toronto with mobilization headquarters at Ottawa effective 1 December 1914. The regiment being authorized under General Order 36 of 15 March 1915. Prior to sailing for England on 9 October 1915 the regiment provided three drafts to the CEF. The first of one officer and 50 Other ranks sailed on 10 June 1915. The second of three officers and 150 other ranks on 17 July 1915, a third of two officers and fifty other ranks on 23 August 1915. The 8th Canadian Mounted Rifles embarked for England on 9 October 1915 with 31 Officers and 601 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.R. Munro (5th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards). Effective 2 March 1916 the regiment was absorbed by the Depot Regiment Overseas Canadian Mounted Rifles and used as reinforcements for the C.M.R. battalions serving in the 8th Brigade, 3rd Canadian Division on the Western Front. The 8th Canadian Mounted Rifles was disbanded under General Order 82 of June 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

9th Canadian Mounted Rifles.

The 9th Canadian Mounted Rifle Regiment was authorized to begin recruiting at Lloydminster, Saskatoon, North Battleford, Swift Current and Battle Creek with mobilization headquarters at Lloydminster effective 1 December 1914. The regiment being authorized under General Order 36 of 15 March 1915. The badges being approved June 12th 1915. Prior to sailing for England on 23 November 1915 the 9th CMR had provided two reinforcing drafts to the CEF. The first of one officer and 50 other ranks embarking 29 June 1915, a second of two officers and 46 other ranks on 23 August 1915. The 9th CMR sailed for England on 23 November 1915 with 27 officers and 599 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel G.C. Hodson (22nd Saskatchewan Light Horse). Effective 8 February 1916 the regiment was absorbed by the Depot Regiment Overseas Canadian Mounted Rifles and used as reinforcements for the C.M.R. battalions serving in the 8th Brigade, 3rd Canadian Division on the Western Front. The 9th Canadian Mounted Rifles were disbanded under General Order 207 of 1920.

10th Canadian Mounted Rifles.

The 10th Canadian Mounted Rifle Regiment was authorized to begin recruiting at Regina, Moosomin, Grenfel and Indian Head, Lloydminster, Saskatoon, North Battleford, Swift Current and Battle Creek with mobilization headquarters at Regina December 1st 1914. The regiment being authorized under General Order 36 of 15 March 1915. Prior to sailing for England on 1 May 1916 the 10th CMR provided two reinforcing drafts to the CEF. The first of these sailed with one officer and 50 other ranks on 29 June 1915, a second of two officers and 50 other ranks on 23 August 1915. It is believed these were absorbed by the Depot Regiment Overseas Canadian Mounted Rifles. The 10th Canadian Mounted Rifles embarked for England on 1 May 1916 with 23 officers and 395 other ranks under command of Major C.F. Washington (20th Border Horse) This unit was considered a draft only, hence being taken overseas by a Major and not Lieutenant-Colonel. On arrival the 10th CMR were absorbed into the Canadian Cavalry Depot and used as reinforcements for the Divisional Cavalry Squadrons serving on the Western Front. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 10th Canadian Mounted Rifles were disbanded effective 19 July 1917 under General Order 82 of June 1918.

11th Canadian Mounted Rifles.

The 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles were authorized to begin recruiting at Vancouver on22 December 1914. The regiment being authorized under General Order 36 of 15 March 1915. Prior to sailing for England on 16 July 1916 the 11th CMR provided two reinforcing drafts to the CEF. The first with one officer and 50 other ranks this embarked on 29 June 1915, the second with two officers and 50 other ranks on 29 August 1915. The 11th CMR sailed for England on 16 July 1916 with 34 officers and 883 other ranks under command of Lieutenant Colonel G.H. Kirkpatrick (72nd Seaforth Highlanders). In January 1917 the 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles amalgamated with other B.C. infantry battalion to form the 24th Reserve Battalion. In May 1917 the 24th Reserve Battalion was absorbed by the 1st Reserve Battalion this becoming the sole reinforcing battalion for the British Columbia Regiment. The 11th Canadian Mounted Rifles were disbanded under General Order 101 of 15 August 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

12th Canadian Mounted Rifles.

The 12th Canadian Mounted Rifles were authorized to begin recruiting on 22 December 1914 at Calgary and Red Deer with mobilization headquarters at Calgary. The regiment being authorized under General Order 36 of 15 March 1915. Prior to sailing for England on 9 October 1915 the 12th CMR provided two drafts to the CEF. The first of these with one officer and 50 other ranks embarked on 10 June  1915, the second with two officers and 50 other ranks on 23 August 1915. The 12th Mounted Rifles sailed for England with 27 Officers and 541 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel G. MacDonald (15th Light Horse). The regiment was absorbed into the Depot Regiment Overseas Canadian Mounted Rifles, and used as reinforcements for the C.M.R. battalions serving in the 8th Brigade, 3rd Canadian Division on the Western Front. The 12th Canadian Mounted Rifles were disbanded under General Order207 of 15 November 1920.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

13th Canadian Mounted Rifles.

The 13th Canadian Mounted Rifle Regiment was authorized to begin recruiting on 22 December 1914 at Pincher Creek, Macleod and Cardston with mobilization headquarters at Pincher Creek. The regiment being authorized under General Order 36 of 15 March 1915. Prior to sailing for England on 29 June 1916 the 13th CMR provided two reinforcing drafts to the CEF. The first of these with one officer and 50 other ranks embarked June 10th 1915, the second with two officers and 50 other ranks on 29 June 1915. The 13th Canadian Mounted sailed for England Rifles with 34 officers and 933 other ranks, by far the largest of all of the CMR Regiments. The regiment was absorbed into the Depot Regiment Overseas Canadian Mounted Rifles and used as reinforcements for the C.M.R. battalions serving in the 8th Brigade, 3rd Canadian Division on the Western Front. The 13th Canadian Mounted Rifles were disbanded under General Order 82 of June 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Canadian Mounted Rifles Draft

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

Canadian Mounted Rifles Depot (Remount Depot)

Organized in September 1915 at Hamilton, Ontario under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W. C. Brooks. Authorization published in General Order 151 of 22 December 1915. Recruited throughout Canada. Nine drafts sent overseas in 1916-1917. Depot left Halifax 22 October 1917 aboard Scandinavian. Arrived in England 31 October 1917. Strength: 18 officers, 577 other ranks. To be reinforcements for 8th Canadian Infantry (Canadian Mounted Rifles) Brigade.

(Library and Archives Canada Photo, MIKAN No. 3405152)

9th Infantry Brigade, Brigadier-General Frederick William Hill, CB, CMG, DSO, VD, KC. He is shown here with Captain Rackham on the left and ladies c1919.

(Library and Archives Canada Photo, MIKAN No. 3522477)

GOC and Staff, 9th Canadian Infantry Brigade, January, 1919.

9th Canadian Infantry Brigade

43rd Canadian Infantry Battalion, 52nd Canadian Infantry Battalion, 58th Canadian Infantry Battalion, 116th Canadian Infantry Battalion, 9th Trench Mortar Battery.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

43rd Battalion (Cameron Highlanders of Canada). Authorized 7 November 1914, disbanded 30 August 1920.

Recruiting for the 43rd (Cameron Highlanders) Battalion commenced December 14th 1914 at Winnipeg by the 79th Cameron Highlanders of Canada. The battalion being authorized under General Order 86 of July1st 1915. The Regiment previously providing 263 volunteers to the 15th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The regiment also contributed 10 officers and 250 OR's to the 27th (City of Winnipeg) Battalion on its formation October 21st 1914 and later in the war raised the 174th and 179th Battalions. The 43rd Battalion arrived in England July 11th 1915 with 39 officers and 998 OR's under command of Lieutenant-Colonel R.M. Thompson (79th Cameron Highlanders). In July 1915 the 43rd Battalion provided a draft of 400 men to the 15th Battalion. These being replaced with a reinforcing draft from the 79th Cameron Highlanders who had formed a overseas drafting detachment when the 43rd had sailed for England. Further drafts were provided to the 15th Battalion from the 43rd during 1915 these again being replaced by soldiers from the overseas drafting detachment. In December 1915 the 43rd Battalion was assigned to the 9th Infantry Brigade, 3rd Canadian Division sailing for France on 21 February 1916 where it served on the Western Front for the duration of the First World War.

(Canadian War Museum)

Captain Christopher O'Kelly, 52nd Battalion (New Ontario), was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions on 26 October 1917 at Passchendaele, Belgium. He had previously been awarded the Military Cross.

52nd Battalion (Ontario). Authorized 7 November 1914, disbanded 30 August 1920.

The 52nd (New Ontario) Canadian Infantry Battalion was recruited in Northern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Port Arthur on 20 March 1915 under General Order 86 of 1 July 1915. The 52nd Battalion was raised by the 95th Lake Superior Regiment this previously having provided 316 volunteers to the 8th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The regiment later raised the 141st Battalion. The 52nd Battalion sailed for England on 23 November 1915 with 40 officers and 1032 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel A.W. Hay (8th Royal Rifles). Colonel Hay who took the unit overseas was Killed in Action in June 1916 the battalion being taken over by Lieutenant-Colonel Sutherland. The 52nd Battalion served in the 9th Infantry Brigade, 3rd Canadian Division on the Western Front for the duration of the First World War being disbanded under General Order 152 of 15 September 1920.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

53rd Battalion (Northern Saskatchewan). Authorized 7 November 1914, disbanded 12 October 1917.

The 53rd Canadian Infantry Battalion was recruited in Saskatchewan and Manitoba, Military Area No.10. (Saskatchewan not becoming a separate Military District until 1917), with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg on 15 March 1915 being authorized under General Order 86 of 1 July 1915. The 53rd Battalion was raised by 52nd Prince Albert Volunteers and the 105th Regiment (Saskatoon Fusiliers) these regiments previously having provided 150 and 255 volunteers respectively to the 11th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. These regiments later helping raise the 65th, 95th, 188th and 232nd Battalions. Prior to embarking for England on 1 April 1916 the 53rd Battalion provided two reinforcing drafts to the CEF the first of five officers and 250 OR’s this sailing on 17 June 1915, the second of five officers and 250 OR’s on 4 September 1915. The 53rd Battalion sailed for England with 35 officers and 1063 OR's. (On 1 April 1916 Lieutenant-Colonel R.M. Dennistoun (Rank) was designated commanding officer serving until August 1st 1916.) In January 1917 the 53rd Battalion amalgamated with other prairie battalions forming the 15th Reserve Battalion. The 53rd Battalion was disbanded effective 1 December 1917 under General Order 82 of 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

58th Battalion (Central Ontario). Authorized 20 April 1914, disbanded 15 September 1920.

The 58th Canadian Infantry Battalion was authorized to be recruited in South Central Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Niagara-on-the-Lake on 21 May 1915 under General Order 103a of 15 August 1915. The 58th was one of three battalions raised by the 10th Regiment Royal Grenadiers. This regiment had previously contributed 401 volunteers to the 3rd Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 and raised the 123rd and 204th Battalions. The 58th Battalion sailed for England with 40 officers and 1091 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel H.A. Genet (38th Dufferin Rifles), where was assigned to the 9th Infantry Brigade 3rd Canadian Division serving on the Western Front for the duration of the First World War. The battalion was disbanded under General Order 149 of 15 September 1920.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

59th Battalion. Authorized 20 April 1915, disbanded 21 May 1917.

The 59th Canadian Infantry Battalion was authorized to be recruited in Eastern Ontario and Western Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Barriefield Camp near Kingston on 1 July  1915 under General Order 103a of August 15th 1915. The battalion was raised by the 14th The Princess of Wales’ Own Rifles this regiment previously having contributed 76 volunteers to the 2nd Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 and later raised the 21st Battalion and volunteers for the 135th, 155th, 253rd and 254th Battalions. Prior to sailing for England on 5 April 1916 the 59th Battalion provided two reinforcing drafts to the CEF the first of five officers and 248 OR’s this embarking on 27 July 1915, a second of five officers and 244 OR’s ranks on 13 November 1915. The 59th Battalion sailed for England with 36 officers and 1073 OR’s under command of Lieutenant-Colonel H.J. Dawson. In August 1916 the 59th Battalion was absorbed by the 39th Infantry Battalion. The 39th Battalion had sailed for England June 24th 1915 under command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.A.V. Preston (14th The Princess of Wales’ Own Rifles ), with a strength of 40 officers and 1003 OR's where it served as a training and reinforcing battalion supplying reinforcements to the 2nd and 21st Battalions. During the period of its operations the 39th Battalion absorbed the 37th, 59th 70th, 93rd and 135th Canadian Infantry Battalions. In January 1917 the 39th Battalion was re-designated as the 5th Reserve Battalion. The 59th Battalion was disbanded effective 15 June 1917 under General Order 63 of 1917.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

60th Battalion (Victoria Rifles of Canada). Authorized 20 April 1915, disbanded 20 April 1918.

The 60th Canadian Infantry Battalion was raised by the 3rd Victoria Rifles of Canada at Montreal being authorized to be mobilized at Montreal on 23 May 1915 under General Order 103a of August 15th 1915 .This regiment previously having provided 351 volunteers to the 14th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The regiment later raised the 24th and 244th Battalions. Prior to sailing for England on 5 November 1915 the 60th Battalion provided a reinforcing draft of five officers and 250other ranks this embarking July 27th 1915. The 60th Battalion sailed for England with 40 officers and 1024 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel F.A. Gascoigne (3rd Victoria Rifles of Canada). On its arrival the battalion was assigned to the 9th Infantry Brigade, 3rd Canadian Division and served in this capacity until 30 April 1917, after the Battle of Vimy Ridge, when it was replaced in the line by the 116th Canadian Infantry Battalion. The 60th Battalion was broken up with one third of the soldiers going to the 5th Canadian Mounted Rifles and two thirds to the 87th Battalion (15 officers and 508 other ranks). Being fully depleted of all ranks the 60th Battalion was disbanded effective 27 July 1918 under General Order 101 of 15 August 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

61st Battalion (Winnipeg). Authorized 20 April 1915, disbanded 17 July 1917.

The 61st Canadian Infantry Battalion was authorized to be recruited and mobilized at Winnipeg on 15 May 1915 under General Order 103a of August 15th 1915. The battalion was raised by the 90th Winnipeg Rifles and 106th Winnipeg Light Infantry. Prior to sailing for England on 5 April 1916 the 61st Battalion provided a reinforcing draft of five officers and 250 OR’s this sailing on 11 September 1915. The 61st Battalion embarked for England with 37 officers and 1091 OR’s under command of Lieutenant-Colonel F.J. Murray (106th Winnipeg Light Infantry). The 61st Battalion was assigned to the 8th Training Brigade until amalgamating with other Manitoba Battalions to form the 11th Reserve Battalion in January 1917. The 61st Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded under General 89 of 1 September 1917.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

62nd Battalion (British Columbia). Authorized 20 April 1915, disbanded 8 December 1917.

Vancouver, Victoria and Prince Rupert with mobilization Headquarters at Vancouver July 1st 1915 under General Order 103a of 15 August 1915. The battalion was raised by the 6th Duke of Connaught’s Own Rifles this regiment this having previously provided 353 volunteers to the 7th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 and later raised the 158th Battalion. Prior to sailing for England on 1 April 1916 the 62nd Battalion provided a reinforcing draft of five officers and 249 OR’s this embarking October 1st 1915. The 62nd Battalion sailed for England with 36 officers and 1037 OR’s under command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.H.D. Hulme (6th Duke of Connaught’s Own Rifles) in July 1916 the battalion was absorbed into the 30th Battalion, Training and Reserve. The 30th Infantry Battalion served as a reserve and training battalion for British Columbia Battalions serving with the Canadian Corps on the Western Front. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 62nd Battalion was disbanded effective 18 December 1917 under General Order 82 of 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

63rd Battalion (Edmonton). Authorized 20 April 1915, disbanded 1 September 1917.

The 63rd Canadian Infantry Battalion was authorized to be recruited at Edmonton, Medicine Hat and Calgary with mobilization headquarters at Edmonton on 28 June 1915 under General Order 103a of August15th 1915. The 63rd Battalion was raised by the 101st Edmonton Fusiliers this regiment having previously provided 1247 volunteers to the 9th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The regiment later raised 51st, 138th, and 202nd Battalions. Prior to sailing for England on 24 April 1916 the 63rd Battalion provided a reinforcing draft of five officers and 250 OR’s this embarking for England on 11 September 1915. The 63rd Battalion sailed for England with 36 officers and 1018 OR’s under command of Lieutenant-Colonel G.B. Mcleod (101st Edmonton Fusiliers) in January 1917 the 63rd Battalion amalgamated with other Alberta battalions in England as the 9th Reserve Battalion. The 63rd Battalion was disbanded under General Order 82 of 1 June 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

64th Battalion (Victoria Rifles of Canada). Authorized 20 April 1915, disbanded 27 July 1917.

The 64th Canadian Infantry Battalion was authorized to be raised by the 66th Princess Louise Fusiliers being recruited in the three Maritime provinces of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and New Brunswick, at that time Military Area No.6, with mobilization headquarters at Sussex N.B. on 29 May 1915 being authorized under General Order 103a of August 15th 1915. The 66th Princess Louise Fusiliers previously having provided 32 volunteers to the 14th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. By the fall of 1915 the 64th Battalion had enlisted over 2000 volunteers and the New Brunswick volunteers were allowed to transfer to the newly formed 104th New Brunswick Battalion. The 64th Battalion sailed for England pn 1 April 1916 with 38 officers and 1089 OR’s under command of Lieutenant-Colonel H.M. Campbell, (Imperial Army in command of 15th Infantry Brigade, 5th Division Sussex N.B.) where the battalion was absorbed into the 40th Battalion, Training and Reserve. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 64th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective 17 July 1917 under General Order 89 of 1 September 1917.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

65th Battalion (Saskatchewan). Authorized 20 April 1915, disbanded 12 October 1917.

The 65th (Saskatchewan) Infantry Battalion was authorized to be recruited at Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Prince Albert with mobilization Headquarters at Saskatoon on 9 September 1915 being authorized under General Order 103a of 15 August 1915. The battalion was raised by the 52nd Prince Albert Volunteers the 105th Regiment (Saskatoon Fusiliers) and 29th Light Horse, the two infantry regiments previously having provided 150 and 255 volunteers respectively to the 11th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 and later raised the 52nd, 95th, 188th and 232nd Battalions. Prior to sailing for England June 20th 1916 the 65th Battalion provided a reinforcing draft for the CEF, this sailing for England with five officers and 250 OR’s on September 25th 1915. The 65th Battalion embarked for England with 33 officers and 1040 OR’s under command of Lieutenant-Colonel N. Lang (29th Light Horse). After its arrival the 65th Battalion was initially assigned to the 51st Battalion this serving as a garrison battalion but was later used to bring the 44th, 45th, 54th and 72nd Battalions up to battle strength on the formation of the 4th Division in the fall of 1916. Being fully depleted of all troops the 65th Battalion was disbanded October 12th 1917 under General Order 82 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

66th Battalion (Edmonton Guards). Authorized 20 April 1915, disbanded 30 August 1920.

The 66th Canadian Infantry Battalion was authorized to be recruited and mobilized at Edmonton on 21 June 1915 under General Order 103a of 15 August 15th 1915. The battalion was raised by the 101st Edmonton Fusiliers this regiment previously having contributed 1247 volunteers to the 9th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 and later raising the 63rd, 138th and 202nd Battalions. Prior to sailing for England on 1 May 1916 the 66th Battalion provided a reinforcing draft of five officers and 250 OR’s this embarking on September 11th 1915. The 66th Battalion sailed for England with 36 officers and 1071 ORs under command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.W.H. McKinery (Formerly a Major in the P.P.C.L.I.). In January1917 the battalion amalgamated with other Alberta battalions in England to form the 9th Reserve Battalion. The 66th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded under General Order 149 of 15 September 1920.

(Library and Archives Canada Photo, MIKAN No. 3395485)

Field Kitchen, 67th Pioneer Battalion, October 1916.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

67th Battalion (Western Scots). Authorized 20 April 1915, disbanded 30 August 1920.

The 67th Battalion (Western Scots), British Columbia, was recruited by the 50th Gordon Highlanders at Victoria on 23 June 1915 under command of Lieutenant-Colonel Lorne Ross being authorized under General Order 103a of August 15th 1915. The regiment previously having provided 262 volunteers to the 15th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The regiment also provided volunteers to the 103rd and 143rd Battalions. Although the regiment was a highland battalion only the Pipe band wore Highland dress (Douglas tartan) the battalion wearing regular infantry uniform. The 67th Infantry Battalion sailed for England on 5 April 1916 with a strength of 34 officers and 1045 OR’s and to France on 14 August 1916. In September 1916 the battalion was designated the 67th Pioneer Battalion (Western Scots) assigned as the pioneer battalion of the 4th Division. The battalion served in the 4th Division until after the Battle of Vimy Ridge when on 30 April 1917 it was withdrawn from the line and replaced by the 124th Pioneer Battalion, the surviving personnel being distributed as reinforcements. The 67th Battalion was disbanded under General Order 149 of 15 September 1920.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

68th Battalion (Regina). Authorized 20 April 1915, disbanded 21 May 1917.

The 68th (City of Regina) Canadian Infantry Battalion was authorized to be recruited at Regina and the Moose Jaw area of Saskatchewan on 5 July 1915 under General Order 103a of 15 August 1915. The 68th Battalion was raised by the 60th Rifles of Canada and the 95th Saskatchewan Rifles these having previously contributed 294 and 171 volunteers respectively to the 11th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. These two regiments also helped raise the 45th, 128th, 152nd and 195th Battalions. Prior to sailing for England on 1 May 1916 the 68th Battalion provided a reinforcing draft of five officers and 250 OR’s to the CEF, this embarking for England September 25th 1915. The 68th Battalion sailed for England with 34 officers and 1067 OR’s under command of Lieutenant-Colonel T.E. Perrett (95th Saskatchewan Rifles) where it was absorbed into the 32nd Battalion, Training and Reserve. In January 1917 the 32nd Canadian Infantry Battalion was converted to the 15th Reserve Battalion. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 68th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded under General Order 63 of 1 July 1917.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

69th Battalion (Canadien Français). Authorized 10 July 1915, disbanded 30 August 1920.

The 69th Canadian Infantry Battalion was authorized to be recruited in Quebec July 3rd 1915 with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under General Order 103a of August 15th 1915. The battalion was raised by the 65th Regiment Carabiniers Mont-Royal this regiment previously having provided 337volunteers to the 14th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The regiment later helped raise the 150th Battalion. The 69th Battalion sailed for England on 17 April 1916 with 34 officers and1023 OR’s under command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.A. Dansereau (Corps of Guides). In England the 69th Battalion provided reinforcements to the 22nd Battalion until January 1917 when it was absorbed into the 10th Reserve Battalion on its formation in England on 2 January 1917,  serving as the reinforcing battalion for the 22nd Battalion CEF the only French speaking battalion of the 48 serving with the Canadian Corps in France. The 69th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded under General Order 149 of 15 September 1920.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

70th Battalion. Authorized 20 April 1915, disbanded 15 August 1918.

The 70th Canadian Infantry Battalion was authorized to be recruited in the Counties of Essex, Lambton, Kent and Middlesex on 1 September 1915 with mobilization headquarters at London under General Order103a of August 15th 1915. The battalion was raised by the 25th Middlesex Light Infantry this regiment previously having provided 26 volunteers to the 1st Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 and later raised the 135th Battalion. The 70th Battalion sailed for England 25 April 1916 with 35 officers and 936 OR’s under command of Lieutenant-Colonel R.I. Towers (27th Lambton Regiment) where it was absorbed by the 35th Battalion, Training and Reserve. In January 1917 the 35th Battalion was reorganized as the 4th Reserve Battalion. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 70th Battalion was disbanded on 17 July 1917 under General Order 82 of 1918.

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71st Battalion. Authorized 1 April 1916, disbanded 11 April 1918.

The 71st Canadian Infantry Battalion was authorized to be recruited in Oxford County and area with mobilization headquarters at Woodstock, Ontario August 30th 1915 under General Order 103a of August15th 1915. The battalion was raised by the 22nd Oxford Rifles this regiment previously having contributed 69 volunteers to the 1st Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 later raising the 168th Battalion. Prior to its sailing for England on 15 April 1916 the 71st Battalion provided a reinforcing draft of five officers and 248 OR’s this embarking for England November 20th 1915. The 71st Battalion sailed for England with 35 officers and 963 OR’s under command of Lieutenant-Colonel D.M. Sutherland (24th Grey’s Horse) this being followed on 1 May 1916 by an additional draft of one officer and 46 OR’s. The 71st Canadian Infantry Battalion was absorbed into the 51st Garrison Battalion but provided drafts to the 44th and 54th Battalions. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 71st Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective 11 April 1918 under General Order 82 of 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

116th Battalion (Ontario County). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 30 August 1920.

The 116th (Ontario County) Battalion, unofficially called the ‘Umpty Umps’ was recruited in Ontario County with mobilization headquarters at Uxbridge under General Order 151 of December 22nd 1915 by the 34th Ontario Regiment this regiment previously having contributed 133 volunteers to the 2nd Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 the regiment also later raised the 182nd battalion. The 116th Battalion embarked for England July 23rd 1916 with 36 officers and 943 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel S.S. Sharpe. (34th Ontario Regiment) In February 1917 the battalion proceeded to France where on 27 February 1917 it replaced the 60th Battalion in the 9th Infantry Brigade, 3rd Canadian Division. Serving in this capacity for the duration of the Great War. The 116th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded under General Order 149 of 15 September 1920.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

117th Battalion (Eastern Townships). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 30 August 1920.

The 117th (Eastern Townships) Battalion was an Anglophone battalion raised in Quebec December 1st1915 with mobilization headquarters at Sherbrooke under General Order 151 of December 22nd 1915. The battalion being raised by the 53rd Sherbrooke Regiment this previously having contributed 107 volunteers to the 12th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The 117th Battalion embarked for England August 14th 1916 with 36 officers and 943 OR's under command of Lieutenant-Colonel L.J. Gilbert (3rd Mounted Brigade). In January 1917 the 117th Battalion was absorbed into the 23rd Battalion, Training and Reserve, this now being designated as the 23rd (Montreal) Reserve Battalion. One of three reinforcing battalions for the English speaking CEF Battalions from Quebec serving with the Canadian Corps on the Western Front at that time. The 23rd Reserve Battalion supplied reinforcements for the 14th, 24th, 87th and 5th CMR Battalions. The 117th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded under General Order 149 of 15 September 1920.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

118th Battalion (North Waterloo). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 17 July 1917.

The 118th (North Waterloo Overseas) Battalion was recruited in Waterloo County under General Order 151of December 22nd 1915 by the 108th Regiment with mobilization headquarters at Berlin, Ontario, the name being changed to Kitchener in 1916 in the patriotic fervor and anti German sentiment of the First World War. The 108th Regiment was one of a number of Militia Regiments raised after the start of the First World War to raise CEF battalions. Others include the 55th Irish Canadian Rangers and the 58th (Westmount) Rifles at Montreal and the 109th and 110th Irish Regiment both from Toronto. The 118th Battalion embarked for England January 26th 1917under command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.M.O. Lochead (108th Regiment), with a strength of just 15officers and 231 other ranks where it was almost immediately absorbed into the 25th Reserve Battalion. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 118th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective 17 July 1917 under General Order 82 of 1 June 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

119th Battalion (Algoma). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 29 November 1918.

The 119th (Algoma Overseas) Battalion was recruited in the Algoma district and Manitoulin Island region of Northern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Sault Ste. Marie under General Order 151 of December 22nd 1915. The battalion was raised by the 51st Regiment (Soo Rifles) this regiment previously having contributed 126 volunteers to the 2nd Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914,later raising the 227th Battalion. The 119th Battalion embarked for England August 9th 1916 with a strength of 32 officers and 935 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel T.P.T. Rowland (51stSoo Rifles). The 119th Battalion was assigned as one of the battalions for to the proposed 15th Infantry Brigade, 5th Canadian Division. In February 1918 the 5th Division was disbanded each of the 11 remaining battalions, the 199th having previously been absorbed into the 23rd Reserve Battalion), were ordered to send a drafts of 100 men each to the units in the field and the remainder was absorbed into the 8th Reserve Battalion (2nd Central Ontario Regiment) the reserve pool for the 54th, 58th, 102nd and 116th Battalions serving with the Canadian Corps on the Western Front. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 119th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective November 29th 1918 under General Order 135 of 16 December 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

120th Battalion (City of Hamilton). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 17 July 1917.

The 120th (City of Hamilton) Battalion was recruited and mobilized at Hamilton under General Order 151 22 of December 1915. The 120th Battalion was one of three battalions to be raised primarily by the 13th Regiment Hamilton Light Infantry the regiment previously having contributed 181 volunteers to the 4th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 and the 86th Machine Gun Battalion in 1915, the regiment later formed the 205th Battalion. The 120th Battalion embarked for England August 14th 1916 with a strength of 32 officers and 838 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel G.D. Fearman (13th Royal Regiment). In January 1917 the 120th Battalion amalgamated with other Ontario battalions to form the 2nd Reserve Battalion one of two reserve battalion formed in January 1917 to reinforce battalions from Central Ontario serving with the Canadian Corps on the Western Front. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 120th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective 17 July 1917 under General Order 82 of 1 June  1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

121st Battalion (Western Irish). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 17 July 1917.

The 121st (Western Irish) Battalion was recruited in British Columbia with mobilization headquarters at New Westminster under General Order 151 of December 22nd 1915 by the 11th Irish Fusiliers of Canada this regiment previously having contributed 355 volunteers to the 7th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The 121st Battalion embarked for England August 14th 1916 with 32 officers and 1033 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel A.W. McLelan (11th Irish Fusiliers) where in January 1917 the 121st and the 103rd Battalions amalgamated to form the 16th Reserve Battalion one of two reinforcing battalions for British Columbia battalions serving with the Canadian Corps on the Western Front. The 16th Reserve Battalion supplied reinforcements to the 54th and 102nd Battalions and the 2nd Canadian Mounted Rifles Regiment. In February 1918 the 16th Reserve Battalion was absorbed by the 1st Reserve Battalion this the reinforcing battalion for the British Columbia Regiment providing reinforcements to the 7th, 29th and 72nd Battalions serving with the Canadian Corps on the Western Front. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 121st Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective July 17th1917 under General Order 82 of June 1st 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

122nd Battalion (Muskoka). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 1 September 1917.

The 122nd Canadian Infantry Battalion was recruited in the Muskoka region of Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Huntsville in Northern Ontario under General Order 151 of December 22nd 1915 by the 23rd Northern Pioneers this regiment previously having provided 152 volunteers to the 1st Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914, the regiment later raised the 162nd Battalion. The 122nd Battalion embarked for England June 2nd 1917 under command of Lieutenant-Colonel D. McK. Grant (35th Simcoe Foresters), with a strength of 26 officers and 686 other ranks. After its arrival in England due to its high preponderance of skilled northern woodsmen the 122nd Battalion was absorbed into the Canadian Forestry Corps. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 122nd Battalion was disbanded effective September1st 1917 under General Order 82 of 1 June 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

123rd Battalion (Royal Grenadiers). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 15 September 1920.

The 123rd Canadian Infantry Battalion was recruited and mobilized at Toronto November 12th 1915 under General Order 151 of 22 December 1915. The battalion was raised by the 10th Regiment Royal Grenadiers this regiment previously having contributed 401 volunteers to the 3rd Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 and later raising the 58th and 204th Battalions. The 123rd Battalion embarked for England August 9th 1916 with just 12 officers and 369 under command of Lieutenant-Colonel W. B. Kingsmill (10th Royal Grenadiers). Effective on 1 February 1917 the battalion was converted from infantry to pioneers under the designation of the 123rd Pioneer Battalion. In March 1917 with the addition of reinforcements from the Canadian Pioneer Training Depot the 123rd Pioneers became the Divisional Pioneers of the 3rd Canadian Division, replacing the 3rd Pioneer Battalion (48th Canadians)which was disbanded and its remaining personnel being used as reinforcements for other pioneer battalions. The 123rd Pioneer battalion served with the 3rd Division until May 1918 when the unit was disbanded and its personnel distributed amongst the three Engineering Battalions of the 3rd Canadian Engineering Brigade, this attached to the 3rd Canadian Division. The 123rd Battalion was disbanded under General Order 149 of 15 September 1920.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

124th Battalion (Governor General's Bodyguard). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 15 September 1920.

The 124th Canadian Infantry Battalion was recruited and mobilized at Toronto November 9th 1915 by the Governor General’s Body Guard and 9th Mississauga Horse being authorized under General Order 151 of December 22nd 1915. The G.G.B.G. had previously contributed 42 volunteers to the 3rd Battalion and the 9th Mississauga Horse 161 volunteers to the 2nd Battalion on their formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The 124th Battalion embarked for England August 9th 1916 with a strength of 32 officers and 1004 OR's under command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.C.V. Chadwick (9th Mississauga Horse). Effective 1 February 1917 the battalion was converted from infantry to pioneer battalion under the designation the 124th Pioneer Battalion replacing the 67th (Western Scots) as the pioneer battalion of 4th Canadian Division on 1 May 1917. The 124th Pioneer battalion served until May 1918 when the unit was disbanded and its personnel distributed amongst the 7th, 8th and 9th Battalions of the 4h Canadian Engineering Brigade, this attached to the 4th Canadian Division. The 124th Overseas Battalion was disbanded under General Order 149 of 15 September 1920.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

125th Battalion (1st Overseas Battalion of 38th Regiment Dufferin Rifles). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 29 November 1918.

The 125th Battalion was recruited in Brant County with headquarters at Brantford under General Order 151of December 22nd 1915. The battalion was raised by the 38th Dufferin Rifles of Canada this regiment having previously contributed 194 volunteers to the 4th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The battalion embarked for England August 9th 1916 with 32 officers and 974 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel M.E.B. Cutcliffe (38th Dufferin Rifles). In February 1917 the 125th Battalion was assigned to the 14th Infantry Brigade, 5th Canadian Division. In February 1918 the 5th Division was disbanded and each of the 11 remaining battalions, (the 199th having previously been absorbed into the 23rd Reserve Battalion), were ordered to send a drafts of 100 men each to the infantry battalions serving in the field with the Canadian Corps, the remainder being absorbed into the Reserve Battalions. The 125th Battalion was absorbed into the 8th Reserve Battalion this the reserve battalion for the 2nd Central Ontario Regiment and reinforcing the 54th, 58th, 102nd, and 116th Battalions serving with the Canadian Corps on the Western Front. The 125th Overseas Battalion was disbanded under General Order 135 of 16 December 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

126th Battalion (Peel). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 21 May 1917.

The 126th (Peel) Battalion was recruited in Peel County with mobilization headquarters at Toronto under General Order 151 of December 22nd 1915. The 126th Battalion was recruited principally by the 20thHalton Rifles and the 36th Peel Regiment these two militia regiments having previously contributed 171 and 230 volunteers respectively to the 4th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914.These regiments also later helped to raise the 37th, 74th, 76th, 164th and 234th Battalions. The 126th Battalion embarked for England August 14th 1916 with of 32 officers and 822 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel F.J. Hamilton (36th Peel Regiment). After its arrival provided drafts to the 109th and116th Infantry Battalions the remainder being absorbed into the 8th Reserve Battalion on its formation in January 1917. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 126th Battalion was disbanded under General Order 63 of 1 June 1917.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

127th Battalion (12th York Rangers). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 23 October 1920.

The 127th Battalion was recruited November 12th 1915 with mobilization headquarters at Toronto under General Order 151 of 22 December 1915. The battalion was raised by the 12th Regiment York Rangers this previously having contributed 273 volunteers to the 4th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914, and later raised or provided volunteers to the 1st Construction Battalion and the 20th, 81st, 83rd, and 220th Infantry Battalions. On the expansion of the Canadian Railway Troops in 1916 the 127th Battalion requested that it be allowed to remain in tact as a railway construction battalion. Due to a high preponderance of the battalion being former railway men the offer was accepted and in November the 127th Infantry Battalion was redesignated as the 127th Battalion (Canadian Railway Troops). The battalion had already previously sent a strong contingent to the 1st Construction Battalion on its conversion to the 1st Battalion Canadian Railway Construction Battalion. The 127th Battalion embarked for England on 24 August 1916 with a strength of 32 officers and 972 OR's under command of Lieutenant-Colonel F.F. Clarke (12th York Rangers). Effective 3 February 1917 the 127th Battalion (Canadian Railway Troops) was designated as the 2nd Canadian Railway Troops. The unit sailed for France from Folkstone on 11 March 1917 serving on the Western Front for the duration of the Great War. The Battalion never adopted a‘ regimental’ pattern badge but continued to wear their original 127th Battalion pattern CEF badges. The 2nd Battalion Canadian Railway Troops were disbanded under General Order 196 of 1 November 1920.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

128th Battalion (Moose Jaw). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 30 August 1920.

The 128th Canadian Infantry Battalion was recruited in Saskatchewan November 19th 1915 with mobilization headquarters at Moose Jaw under General Order 151 of December 22nd 1915. The battalion was raised by the 60th Rifles of Canada and the 95th Saskatchewan Rifles these regiments previously having contributed 294 and 171 volunteers respectively to the 11th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. Both regiments later contributed to the 46th, 68th, 152nd and 195th Battalions. The 128th Battalion embarked for England on 15 August 1916 with 32 officers and 985 OR's under command of Lieutenant-Colonel F. Pawlett (16th Light Horse) where in February 1917 the battalion was assigned to the 13th Infantry Brigade, 5th Canadian Division. In February 1918 the 5th Division was declared moribund and disbanded. Each of the 11 remaining battalions, (the 199th having previously been absorbed into the 23rd Reserve Battalion), were ordered to send a drafts of 100 men each to the infantry battalions serving with the Canadian Corps in the field, the remainder being absorbed into the Reserve Battalions. The 128th Battalion being absorbed into the 15th Reserve Battalion (Saskatchewan Regiment) which formed the reinforcement pool for the 5th, 28th, 46th and 1st CMR Battalions. The 128th Overseas Battalion was disbanded under General Order 149 of 15 September 1920.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

129th Battalion (Wentworth). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 21 May 1917.

The 129th (Wentworth) Battalion was recruited in Wentworth County with mobilization headquarters at Dundas under General Order 151 of 22 December 1915 by the 77th Wentworth Regiment this regiment previously having provided 78 volunteers to the 1st Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The 129th Battalion embarked for England on 24 August 1916 with 32 officers and 807 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.E.S. Knowles (77th Wentworth Regiment). After its arrival the battalion was broken up with skilled drafts joining the 123rd Pioneers and 124th Railway Troops. In January 1917 the remaining personnel were assigned to the 12th Reserve Battalion on its formation this one of two reinforcing battalions for the 1st Central Ontario Regiment (The second being the 3rd Reserve Battalion.), The 12th Reserve Battalion provided reinforcements for 3rd, 15th, 20th, and 75th (Toronto) Battalions serving with the Canadian Corps on the Western Front. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 129th Overseas Battalion was disbanded under General Order 63 of 1 June 1917.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

130th Battalion (Lanark and Renfrew). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 21 May 1917.

The 130th (Lanark and Renfrew) Battalion was raised November 15th 1915 with headquarters at Perth under General Order 151 of 22 December 1915. The regiment was raised by the 42nd Lanark and Renfrew Regiment this previously having provided 128 volunteers to the 2nd Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 and providing volunteers to various other battalions raised in Eastern Ontario, the regiment later raising the 240th Battalion. The 130th Battalion embarked for England on 27 September 1916 under command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.F. de Hertal (42nd Lanark and Renfrew) with a strength of 25 officers and 573 OR's. In January 1917 the battalion was absorbed into the 12th Reserve Battalion on its formation. This one of two reinforcing battalions for the 1st Central Ontario Regiment (The second being the 3rd Reserve Battalion). The 12th Reserve Battalion provided reinforcements for 3rd 15, 20th and 75th (Toronto) Battalions serving with the Canadian Corps on the Western Front. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 130th Overseas Battalion was disbanded under General Order 63 of 1 June 1917.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

131st Battalion (Westminster). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 17 July 1917.

The 131st Battalion (Westminster) Battalion nicknamed the ‘Hungry and thirsty first’ was recruited and mobilized at New Westminster under General Order 151 of December 22nd 1915 by the 104th Westminster Fusiliers of Canada the regiment previously having provided 153 volunteers to the 7th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 and volunteers to the 47th Battalion in February 1915. The 131st Battalion embarked for England November 1st 1916 under command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.D. Taylor (104th Westminster Fusiliers) with a strength of 32 officers and 954 other ranks. In January 1917 the battalion amalgamated with a number of other BC Battalions in England to form the 1st Reserve Battalion. Being fully depleted of all troops the 131st Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective July 17th 1917 under General Order 82 of 1 June 1918.

132nd Battalion (North Shore). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 21 May 1917.

The 132nd (North Shore) Battalion was recruited in Northern New Brunswick with mobilization headquarters at Chatham under General Order 151 of 22December 1915 by the 73rd Northumberland Regiment this previously having provided 76 volunteers to the 12th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The regiment also later raised the 165th Battalion. The 132nd Battalion embarked for England on 26 October 1916 under command of Lieutenant-Colonel G.W. Mercurial (73rd Northumberland Regiment), with a strength of 32 officers and 809 other ranks. On 9 December 1916 the 132nd Battalion provided 150 reinforcements for the 87th Battalion. In January 1917 the 132nd Battalion amalgamated with other New Brunswick Battalions to form the 13th Reserve Battalion. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 132nd Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective under General Order 63 of 1 June 1917.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

133rd Battalion (Norfolk's Own). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 17 July 1917.

The 133rd (Norfolk’s Own) Battalion was recruited with headquarters at Simcoe under General Order 151of December 22nd 1915 by the 39th Norfolk Rifles this regiment previously having contributed 30 volunteers to the 4th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The 133rd Battalion embarked for England November 1st 1916 with 21 officers and 665 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel A.C. Pratt (Honourary rank), being absorbed by the 36th Battalion, Training and this Reserve, becoming the 3rd Reserve Battalion in January 1917. Being fully depleted of all troops the 133rd Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective July 17th 1917 under General Order 82 of 1 June 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

134th Battalion (48th Highlanders). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 29 November 1918.

The 134th (48th Highlanders) Battalion was recruited December 4th 1915 and mobilized at Toronto by the 48th Highlanders of Canada, being authorized under General Order 151 of December 22nd 1915. The134th Battalion was raised entirely from the 48th Highlanders this regiment previously having provided 836 volunteers to the 15th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 and later raising the 92nd Battalion. The 134th Battalion embarked for England August 9th 1916 with 32 officers and 1078 OR's under command of Lieutenant-Colonel A.A. Miller (48th Highlanders), where it was assigned to the 13th Infantry Brigade, 5th Canadian Division then in formation in England. In February 1918 the 5th Division was disbanded each of the 11 remaining battalions, (the 199th having previously been absorbed into the 23rd Reserve Battalion), were ordered to send a drafts of 100 men each to the units in the field and the remainder were absorbed into the Reserve Battalions. The 134th Battalion was absorbed into the 12th Reserve Battalion this one of two reinforcing battalions for the 1st Central Ontario Regiment (The second being the 3rd Reserve Battalion.) The 12th Reserve Battalion provided reinforcements for 3rd 15th, 20th and 75th (Toronto) Battalions serving with the Canadian Corps on the Western Front. The 134th Battalion was officially disbanded under General Order 135 of 16 December 1918.

135th Battalion (Middlesex). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 4 June 1917.

The 135th (Middlesex) Battalion was recruited in Middlesex County with mobilization headquarters at London Ontario under General Order 151 of December 22nd 1915 by the 26th Regiment Middlesex Light Infantry this previously having contributed 26 volunteers to the 1st Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The 135th Battalion embarked for England on 24 August 1916 under command of Lieutenant-Colonel B. Robson (26th Middlesex Light Infantry), with a strength of 32 officers and 910 other ranks. The battalion was absorbed into the 8th Reserve Battalion on its formation in January 1917. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 135th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded under General Order 63 of 1 June 1917.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

136th Battalion (Durham). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 22 May 1917.

The 136th Battalion was recruited in the Counties of Durham, Ontario and Pontiac, and Western Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Kingston under General Order 151 of 22 December 1915 by the 46th Durham Regiment this regiment previously having contributed 50 volunteers to the 2nd Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914, additional volunteers were also provided by the 14th Princess of Wales Own Rifles, 15th Argyll Light Infantry, the 16th Prince Edward Regiment and the 49th Hastings Rifles. The 136th Battalion embarked for England September 27th 1916 under command of Lieutenant-Colonel R.W. Smart (46th Durham Regiment), with a strength of 18 officers and 492 other ranks where it was almost immediately absorbed into the 39th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Training and Reserve. In January 1917 the 39th Infantry Battalion was reorganized as the 6th Reserve Battalion. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 136th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded under General Order 63 of 1 June 1917.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

137th Battalion (Calgary). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 17 July 1917.

The 137th (Calgary) Battalion was recruited and mobilized in Calgary under General Order 151 of 22 December 1915 by the 103rd Calgary Rifles the regiment had previously contributed 846 volunteers to the 10th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 and later contributed volunteers to the 50th, 56th, 82nd, and 89th Battalions. The 137th Battalion embarked for England August 24th 1916 with a strength of 32 officers and 932 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel G.W. Moffit (103rd Calgary Rifles). In January 1917 the battalion amalgamated with other CEF battalions raised in Alberta to form the 21st Reserve Battalion. The 137th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective 17 July 1917 under General Order 82 of 1 June 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

138th Battalion (Edmonton, Alberta). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 30 August 1920.

The 138th (Edmonton) Battalion was recruited and mobilized at Edmonton under General Order 151 of 22 December 1915 by the 101st Edmonton Fusiliers this regiment having previously contributed 1247volunteers to the 9th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The Regiment also contributed to the volunteers to the 66th and 202nd Battalions. The 138th Battalion embarked for England August 24th 1916 under command of Lieutenant-Colonel R. Belcher (C.O. 5th Mounted Brigade M.D. 13),with a strength of 32 officers and 870 other ranks where in January 1917 merged with other Alberta Battalions then in England to form the 21st Reserve Battalion. The 138th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective 17 July 1917 under General Order 82 of 1 June 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

139th Battalion (Northumberland). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 21 May 1917.

The 139th (Northumberland) Battalion was recruited in Northumberland County with mobilization headquarters at Cobourg under General Order 151 of 22 December  1915 the battalion being raised from the 40th Northumberland and 46th Durham Regiments, these regiments previously having contributed 81 and 50 volunteers respectively to the 2nd Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. These two militia regiments also raised or provided volunteers to the 39th, 136th, 155th, 235th and 254th Battalions. The 139th Battalion embarked for England September 27th 1916 with 21 officers and 495 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.H. Floyd (9th Infantry Brigade), where after its arrival was almost immediately absorbed into the 36th Canadian Infantry Battalion, Training and Reserve. In January 1917 the 36th Battalion was reorganized and merged with other battalions to form the 3rd Reserve Battalion. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 139th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded under General Order 63 of 1 June 1917.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

140th Battalion (Saint John Tigers). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 27 July 1918.

The 140th Canadian Infantry Battalion was recruited in New Brunswick with mobilization headquarters at Saint John under General Order 151 of 22 December 1915 being raised by the 71st York Regiment this previously having contributed 160 volunteers to the 12th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The 140th Battalion embarked for England on 27 September1916 under command of Lieutenant-Colonel L.H. Beer (36th P.E.I. Light Horse) with a strength of 33 officers and 820 other ranks where in January 1917 it amalgamated with other New Brunswick battalions to form the 13th Reserve Battalion. The 140th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded under General Order 102 of 15 August 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

141st Battalion (Rainy River District). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 17 July 1917.

The 141st (Border) Battalion was recruited in the Rainy River district of Northern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Fort Francis near the Ontario/US border under General Order 151 of 22 December 1915. The battalion was raised by the 96th Lake Superior Regiment this previously having provided 316 volunteers to the 8th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 and later the 52nd (New Ontario) Battalion. The 141st Battalion embarked for England on 29 April 1917 with 17officers and 466 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel D.C. McKenzie (98th Kenora Light Infantry), where it was absorbed into the 18th Reserve Battalion this one of two the reserve battalions providing reinforcements for the 8th, 78th and 52nd Battalion serving with the Canadian Corps on the Western Front. Being fully depleted of all troops the 141st Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded, effective 17 July 1917 under General Order 89 of 1 September 1917.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

142nd Battalion (London's Own). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 27 July 1917.

The 142nd Battalion (London’s Own) was recruited on 23 November 1915 and mobilized at London Ontario under General Order 151 of 22 December 1915. The battalion was raised by the 7th Fusiliers this regiment previously having contributed 146 volunteers to the 1st Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 and later raised the 33rd Battalion The 142nd Battalion embarked for England November 1st 1916 with a strength of 26 officers and 574 OR's under command of Lieutenant-Colonel C.M.R. Graham (Honorary rank), where the battalion was almost immediately absorbed into the 23rd Battalion, Training and Reserve supplying reinforcements to the 14th and 24th Battalions serving on the Western Front. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 142nd Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded under General Order 89 of 1 September 1917.

143rd Battalion (British Columbia Bantams). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 4 April 1918.

On the outbreak of the First World War strict regulations for height, age, weight, marital status and health were established amongst the hoard of volunteers trying to join the CEF. As the war progressed and casualties started to mount the flow of volunteers dried up and by 1916 a number of ‘bantam’ battalions were formed from men of smaller stature who had previously volunteered for service but turned down due to height requirements. The 143rd (British Columbia Bantams) Battalion was recruited in BC with mobilization headquarters at Victoria under General Order 151 of 22 December 1915 being raised by the 50th Gordon Highlanders and the 88th Victoria Fusiliers these regiments having previously having provided 262 volunteers to the16th Battalion on its formation and 247 volunteers to the 7th Battalions respectively at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. Together both battalions also provided volunteers to the 67th, 88th, 102nd and 103rd Battalions. The 143rd Battalion embarked for England on 17 February 1917 under command of Lieutenant-Colonel A.B. Powley (88th Victoria Fusiliers), with a strength of 32 officers and 882 other ranks where the battalion was absorbed into the 24th Reserve Battalion (with drafts sent to the Canadian Railway Troops). Being fully depleted of all ranks the 143rd Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded under General Order 60 of 15 April 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

144th Battalion (Winnipeg Rifles). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 17 July 1917.

The 144th (Winnipeg Rifles) Battalion was the third of five battalion raised by the 90th Winnipeg Rifles with mobilization at Winnipeg under General Order 151 of 22 December 1915. The 144th Battalion embarked for England September 19th 1916 under command of Lieutenant-Colonel A.W. Morley (90th Winnipeg Rifles), with a strength of 29 officers and 962 other ranks. In January 1917 the battalion merged with other Manitoba Battalions in England to form the 16th Reserve Battalion. The 144th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective 17 July 1917 under General Order 82 of 1 June 1918.

145th Battalion (New Brunswick). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 17 July 1917.

The 145th Canadian Infantry Battalion was recruited in Kent and Westmoreland Counties in New Brunswick with mobilization headquarters at Moncton under General Order 151 of December 22nd 1915.The 145th Battalion was recruited by the 74th Regiment (The New Brunswick Rangers) this regiment previously having contributed 73 volunteers to the 12th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 and later raising the 55th and 236th Battalions. The 145th Battalion embarked for England on 27 September 1916 under command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.E. Forbes (73rd Northumberland Regiment), with a strength of 19 officers and 524 other ranks. In January 1917 the 145th Battalion amalgamated with other New Brunswick units in England to form the 13th Reserve Battalion. The 145th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective July 17th 1917 under General Order 82 of 1 June 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

146th Battalion. Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 17 July 1917.

The 146th Battalion was recruited in Eastern Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Kingston under General Order 151 of December 22nd 1915 by the 47th Frontenac Regiment this regiment previously having contributed 49 volunteers to the 2nd Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914.being reorganized as the 12th Reserve Battalion in January 1917. The 146th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded under General Order 82 of 1 June 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

147th Battalion (Grey). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 1 September 1917.

The 147th (Grey) Battalion was recruited in Grey County Ontario with mobilization Headquarters at Owen Sound under General Order 151 of 22 December 1915 by the 31st Grey Regiment this previously having contributed 83 volunteers to the 15th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The regiment later raised the 248th Battalion. The 147th Battalion embarked for England November 14th 1916 under command of Lieutenant-Colonel G.F. McFarland (31st Grey Regiment), with a strength of 32 officers and 910 other ranks where in January 1917 amalgamated with other Ontario battalions in England to form the 8th Reserve Battalion. The 147th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective September 1st1917 under General Order 82 of 1 June 1st 1918.

(Library and Archives Canada Photo, MIKAN No. 3635560)

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

148th Battalion. Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 4 August 1917.

The 148th Canadian Infantry Battalion was recruited in the Montreal area November 26th 1915 with mobilization headquarters at Montreal under General Order 151 of 22 December 1915. The battalion being raised primarily from students, faculty and ex students of McGill University. The 148th Battalion embarked for England September 27th 1916 under command of Lieutenant-Colonel A.A. Magee (Major McGill COTC), with a strength of 32 officers and 953 OR's where in January 1917 it amalgamated with other Quebec battalions to form the 20th Reserve Battalion, this the reinforcing battalion for the 13th, 42nd and 73rd (Black Watch) battalions then all serving on the Western Front. The 148th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective July 17th 1917 under General Order 82 of 1 June 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

149th Battalion (Lambtons). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 11 April 1918.

The 149th (Lambton) Battalion was recruited in Lambton County on 26 November 1915 with mobilization headquarters at Watford under General Order 151 of December 22nd 1915. The battalion was raised by the 27th Lambton Regiment (The St. Clair Borderers) this previously having contributed 136 volunteers to the1st Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The 149th Battalion embarked for England on 28 March 1917 with 18 officers and 439 OR's under command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.W. MacVicar (33rd Huron Regiment), where it was absorbed into the 4th and 25th Reserve Battalions. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 149th Battalion was disbanded effective 11 April 1918 under General Order 82 of 1 June 1918.

(Library and Archives Canada Photo, MIKAN No. 2894446)

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

150th Battalion (Carabiniers Mont Royal). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 29 November 1918.

The 150th (Carabiniers Mont-Royal) Battalion was recruited and mobilized under General Order 151 of 22 December 1915 at Montreal by the 65th Regiment Carabiniers Mont-Royal this regiment having previously provided 337 volunteers to the 14th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The regiment later raised the 69th Battalion. The 150th Battalion embarked for England on 27 September 1916 under command of Lieutenant-Colonel H. Barre (65th Carabiniers Mont-Royal), with a strength of 24 officers and 515 other ranks where in February 1917 was assigned as one of the battalions for to the14th Infantry Brigade, 5th Canadian Division then in formation in England. In February 1918 the 5th Division was declared moribund and disbanded each of the 11 remaining battalions (the 199th having previously been absorbed into the 23rd Reserve Battalion), were ordered to send a drafts of 100 men each to the units in the field and the remainder were absorbed into the Reserve Battalions. The 150th Battalion was absorbed into the 10th Reserve Battalion, the reinforcing battalion for the 22nd Battalion serving on the Western Front being disbanded on 29 November 1918 under General Order 135 of 16 December 1918.

(Doug Hall Collection, Author Photo)

151st Battalion (Central Alberta). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 15 September 1917.

The 151st (Central Alberta) Battalion was recruited with headquarters at Camp Sarcee, at that time just outside the city limits of Calgary, under General Order 151 of 22 December 1915 by the 21st Alberta Hussars and the 23rd Alberta Rangers these regiments previously having jointly contributed 78 volunteers to the 6th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 later provided volunteers to the113th, 175th and 187th Battalions. The 151st Battalion embarked for England October 14th 1916 under command of Lieutenant-Colonel J.W. Arnott ( 49th Regiment, Honorary rank), with a strength of 29 officers and 925 other ranks where almost immediately after its arrival was split into drafts one being absorbed by the 9th Battalion, Training and Reserve another to the 11th Battalion, Training and Reserve, the remained personnel being absorbed into the 21st Reserve Battalion on its formation in January 1917. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 151st Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded September 15th 1917 under General Order 82 of 1 June 1918.

152nd Battalion (Weyburn-Estavan). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 21 May 1917.

The 152nd (Weyburn) Battalion was recruited with headquarters at Weyburn under General Order 151 of 22 December 1915 by the 95th Saskatchewan Rifles and the 20th Border Horse this regiment having previously contributed 123 volunteers to the 6th Battalion CEF on its formation at Camp Valcartier. The 152nd Battalion sailed for England October 4th 1916 with 29 Officers and 743 other ranks under Lieutenant-Colonel S.B. Nelles (95th Saskatchewan Rifles), where the battalion was almost immediately absorbed into the 32nd Battalion, Training and Reserve, this being reorganized as the 15th Reserve Battalion in January 1917. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 152nd Battalion was disbanded under General Order 63 of 15 June 1917.

153rd Battalion (Wellington). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 1 September 1917.

The 153rd (Wellington) Battalion was recruited in Wellington County with mobilization headquarters at Guelph under General Order 151 of 22 December 1915 by the 30th Wellington Rifles this previously having provided 61 volunteers to the 1st Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The 153rd Battalion embarked for England on 29 April 1917 with a strength of 17 officers and 511 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel R.T. Pritchard (30th Wellington Rifles), where the 153rd Battalion was absorbed into the 25th Reserve Battalion. Being fully depleted of all ranks the 153rd Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective September 1st 1917 under General Order 82 of 1 June 1918.

(Library and Archives Canada Photo, MIKAN No. 3635559)

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

154th Battalion (Stormont-Dundas-Glengarry). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 17 July 1917.

The 154th (Storemont and Glengarry Highlanders) Battalion was recruited in the three Eastern Ontario counties of Storemont, Dundas and Glengarry with mobilization headquarters at Cornwall, Ontario under General Order 151 of December 22nd 1915. The 154th Battalion was raised by the 59th Dundas and Glengarry Regiment this regiment previously having provided 67 volunteers to the 2nd Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 the regiment also providing volunteers to most of the infantry battalions raised in Eastern Ontario. The 154th Battalion embarked for England October 26th 1916 under command of Lieutenant-Colonel A.G.F. McDonald (59th Storemont and Glengarry Regiment), with a strength of 29 officers and 872 other ranks where in January 1917 it amalgamated with other battalions raised in Eastern Ontario to form the 6th Reserve Battalion. The 154th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective 17 July 1917 under General Order 82 of June 1st 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

155th Battalion (Quinte). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 17 July 1917.

The 155th (Quinte) Battalion was recruited in Hastings and Prince Edward Counties of Ontario with mobilization headquarters at Barriefield (near Kingston) under General Order 151 of 22 December 1915 by the 15th Argyll Light Infantry, with additional volunteers from the 14th Princess of Wales Own Rifles, the 16th Prince Edward Regiment and the 49th Hastings Rifles. The battalion embarked for England on 18 October 1916 with 29 officers and 826 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel M.K. Adams (16th Prince Edward Regiment), where in January 1917 amalgamated with other battalions raised in Eastern Ontario to form the 6th Reserve Battalion. The 155th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective 17 July 1917 under General Order 82 of 1 June 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

156th Battalion (Leeds and Grenville). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 29 November 1918.

The 156th (Leeds and Grenville) Battalion was recruited in the Counties of Leeds and Grenville with mobilization headquarters at Brockville under General Order 151 of December 22nd 1915 by the 41st Brockville Rifles this regiment previously having provided 83 volunteers to the 2nd Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The 156th Battalion embarked for England on 18 October 1916 under command of Lieutenant-Colonel T.C.D. Bedell (56th Grenville Rifles), with a strength of 28officers and 778 other ranks. In February 1917 it was assigned to the 14th Infantry Brigade, 5th Canadian Division then in formation in England. In February 1918 the 5th Division was declared moribund and disbanded each of the 11 remaining battalions, the 199th having previously been absorbed into the 23rd Reserve Battalion), were ordered to send a drafts of 100 men each to the units in the field and the remainder were absorbed into the Reserve Battalions. The 156th Battalion was absorbed into the 6th Reserve Battalion the reinforcing Battalion for the Eastern Ontario Regiment supplying reinforcements to the 2nd, 21st and 38th Infantry Battalions and the PPCLI serving with the Canadian Corps on the Western Front being disbanded under General Order 135 of 16 December 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

157th Battalion (Simcoe Foresters). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 17 July 1917.

The 157th (Simcoe Foresters) Battalion CEF was raised in Simcoe County November 30th 1915 with mobilization headquarters at Barrie under General Order 151 of 22 December 1915. The battalion was raised by the 35th Simcoe Foresters this regiment previously having provided 124 volunteers to the 4th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 the regiment also raised the 177th Battalion. The 157th Battalion embarked for England on 18 October 1916 with 32 officers and 966 OR's under command of Lieutenant-Colonel D.H. MacLaren where in January 1917 it amalgamated with other Ontario battalions to form the 8th Reserve. The 157th Battalion was disbanded September 1st September 1917under General Order 82 of 1 June 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

158th Battalion (The Duke of Connaught's Own). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 27 July 1917.

The 158th (Duke of Connaught’s Own) Battalion CEF was recruited in Vancouver November 30th 195under General Order 151 of December 22nd 1915. The battalion was raised by the 6th Regiment (Duke of Connaught’s Own Rifles) the regiment having previously provided 353 volunteers to the 7th Battalion onits formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 later recruiting the 62nd Battalion. The 158th Battalion embarked for England November 14th 1916 with 31 officers and 966 OR's under command of Lieutenant-Colonel C. Milne (6th Duke of Connaught’s Own Rifles), where in January 1917 it amalgamated with anumber of other CEF Battalions raised in BC and then in England to form the 1st Reserve Battalion. The 158th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective July 27th 1917 under General Order 82 of June1st 1918.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

159th Battalion (1st Algonquins). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 27 July 1917.

The 159th (1st Algonquin) Battalion was recruited with mobilization headquarters located at Haileybury in the areas of Nipissing and Sudbury in Northern Ontario 1 December 1915 being authorized under General Order 151 of December 22nd 1915. The battalion was raised by the 97th Algonquin Rifles this previously having provided 263 volunteers to the 15th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914 the regiment later raised the 228th and 256th Battalions. The 159th Battalion embarked for England on 1 November 1916 under command of Lieutenant-Colonel E.F. Armstrong (97th Algonquin Rifles), with a strength of 32 officers and 972 OR's where in January 1917 it amalgamated with other Ontario battalions to form the 8th Reserve Battalion. The 158th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective July 27th 1917 under General Order 89 of 1 September 1917.

(Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo)

160th Battalion (Bruce). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 29 November 1918.

The 160th (Bruce) battalion was recruited in Bruce County December 2nd 1915 with mobilization headquarters at Walkerton under General Order 151 of December 22nd 1915. The battalion was raised by the 32nd Bruce Regiment this previously having provided 72 volunteers to the 1st Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The motto of the 160th Battalion was Amor Patria (Love of Fatherland) this found below the numeral on the collar badges.) The 160th Battalion embarked for England on 17 October 1916 with 31 officers and 978 OR's under command of Lieutenant-Colonel A. Weir (2ndInfantry Brigade), where in February 1917 it was assigned to the 13th Infantry Brigade, 5th Canadian Division. In February 1918 the 5th Division was disbanded each of the 11 remaining battalions, (the 199th having previously been absorbed into the 23rd Reserve Battalion), were ordered to send a drafts of 100 men each to the units in the field and the remainder were absorbed into the Reserve Battalions. The 160th Battalion was absorbed into the 4th Reserve Battalion this the reinforcing battalion for the Western Ontario Regiment, providing reinforcements to the 1st, 18th and 47th Battalions serving with the Canadian Corps on the Western Front. The 160th Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective 29 November 1918 under General Order 135 of 16 December 1918.

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