125th Battalion, CEF
Appearance
The 125th Battalion (1st Overseas Battalion of 38th Regiment Dufferin Rifles), CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War.
History
[edit]Based in Brantford, Ontario, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 throughout Brant County. After sailing to England in August 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the 8th Reserve Battalion[1] on April 16, 1918.
The 125th Battalion, CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. M. E. B. Cutcliffe.
Perpetuations
[edit]In 1920, the perpetuation of the 125th Battalion, CEF was first assigned to The Dufferin Rifles of Canada,[2][3] and is now held by the 56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA.[4]
- The Dufferin Rifles of Canada (1920-1936)
- The Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles of Canada (1936-1946)
- 56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA (1946–Present)
References
[edit]- ^ Canadian Collections
- ^ "CEF Infantry Battalions" (PDF).
- ^ "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF).
- ^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
- Meek, John F. Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War. Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971.