1st Battalion (Ontario Regiment), CEF
The 1st Canadian Infantry Battalion was a battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force that saw service in the First World War.[1][2]
| 1st Canadian Battalion (Ontario Regiment), CEF | |
|---|---|
 Patch of the 1st Battalion CEF as part of the 1st Infantry Brigade, 1st Canadian Division | |
| Active | 1914-1919 |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
| Type | Infantry battalion |
| Part of | 1st Canadian Brigade, 1st Canadian Division |
| Engagements | |
| Battle honours | Ypres and along the Western Front. |
History
editThe 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
editThe 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
editThe Great War
edit- Ypres 1915, 17
- Gravenstafel
- St. Julien
- Festubert, 1915
- Mount Sorrel
- Somme 1916
- Pozieres
- Flers-Courcelette
- Ancre Heights
- Arras 1917-1918
- Vimy 1917
- Arleux
- Scarpe 1917, 1918
- Hill 70
- Passchendaele
- Amiens
- Drocourt –Queant
- Hindenburg Line
- Canal du Nord
- Pursuit to Mons
- France and Flanders 1915-1918.[2][4][5]
Notable Members
editLieutenant 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
editReferences
edit- ^ a b c Wilson, Barbara. "Infantry" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada. Archived (PDF) from the original on 7 August 2014. Retrieved 10 December 2020.
- ^ a b c d "1st Battalion, CEF". www.canadiansoldiers.com. Retrieved 20 February 2022.
- ^ "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF). Archived (PDF) from the original on 2 April 2015.
- ^ "1st Infantry Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force". www.britishbadgeforum.com. Retrieved 16 December 2021.
- ^ "Battle Honours of The RCR - How Many Battle Honours?". www.regimentalrogue.com. Retrieved 26 December 2021.