1st Canadian Battalion (Ontario Regiment), CEF
Patch of the 1st Battalion CEF as part of the 1st Infantry Brigade, 1st Canadian Division
Active1914-1919
CountryCanada
BranchCanadian Expeditionary Force
TypeInfantry battalion
Part of1st Canadian Brigade, 1st Canadian Division
EngagementsFirst World War
Battle honoursYpres and along the Western Front.

The 1st Canadian Infantry Battalion was a battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force that saw service in the First World War.[1][2]

History

The battalion was created on 2 September 1914 with recruits from "Military District 1" which was Western Ontario. The battalion set off for England on board the Laurentic berthed in Quebec. They arrived in England on 14 October 1914 with a strength of 45 officers and 1121 men. The battalion became part of the 1st Canadian Division, 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade where it saw action at Ypres and along the Western Front.

The battalion returned to Canada on 21 April 1919, was demobilized on 24 April 1919, and disbanded soon after.[1][2]

Perpetuation

The 1st Canadian Infantry Battalion was initially perpetuated by The Canadian Fusiliers (City of London Regiment),[3] and is currently perpetuated by The Royal Canadian Regiment.[1][2]

Battle Honours

The Great War

Notable Members

Lieutenant Frederick William Campbell was awarded the Victoria Cross for his heroism in action 15 June 1915 at Givenchy, France; he died of wounds four days later.

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 Wilson, Barbara. "Infantry" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 August 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "1st Battalion, CEF". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
  3. ↑ "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 April 2015.
  4. ↑ "1st Infantry Batttalion Canadian Expeditionay Force". www.britishbadgeforum.com. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
  5. ↑ "Battle Honours of The RCR - How Many Battle Honours?". www.regimentalrogue.com. Retrieved 26 December 2021.

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