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Labour Four Canadian Labour Battalions for work in rear areas were organized in England in December 1916and January 1917 using men not fit for service in the trenches (B. Category). The intention was to have one battalion attached to each Canadian division in France but, in fact, all were employed in railway construction under the … Read more

Garrison Regiment and Reinforcements (York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo) 1997.28.398. 1997.28.420. Canadian Garrison Regiment Formed in April 1918 to perform garrison duty in Canada, the thirteen battalions absorbed the Special Service companies. There was a battalion in each of the thirteen military districts. Reinforcements Following the declaration of war, volunteers … Read more

Canadian Expeditionary Force Training and Reserve Battalions, Nos. 6-160 (York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Museum Collection, Author Photo) Accession No. 1997.28.324. 6th (Western Canada) Battalion, Fort Garry Horse. Authorized 10 August 1914, disbanded 5 April 1918. It became a Training and Reserve battalion.. The 6th Battalion was a composite battalion raised by the 34th Fort … Read more

Canadian Expeditionary Force Training and Reserve Battalions, Nos. 161-258 (York Sunbury Historical Society, Fredericton Region Museum Collection, Author Photo) Accession No. 1997.28.285. 161st Battalion (Huron). Authorized on 22 December 1915, disbanded on 15 September 1920. The 161st (Huron) Battalion was recruited in Huron County on 2 December 1915 but with mobilization headquarters at London, Ontario … Read more

Canadian Expeditionary Force, 1st Canadian Division The 1st Canadian Division was a formation of the Canadian Expeditionary Force formed during the First World War. The total war establishment of the division was 17,873 all ranks, with 4,943 horses. During its service in the First World War, the division fought at Ypres, Festubert, the Somme, Vimy … Read more

Canadian Expeditionary Force, Corps Troops The primary aim of this five-part series is to aid in the identification of CEF badges held in the collections of the York Sunbury Historical Society (YSHS) Fredericton Region Museum (FRM), and the New Brunswick Military History Museum (NBMHM) where the author serves as a volunteer. Second Battle of Ypres, … Read more

Instructional Troops The vast majority of the First Contingent were either active or former members of the Militia. In addition of 60% were British born many of these having served in the British Army. As infantry ‘wastage’ ran at 10% per month for the duration of the First World War, this pool of trained soldiers … Read more