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- Meek, John F. Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War. Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971.
- 1 2 Copp, Terry. "Montreal at War 1914-1918". Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 31 March 2020.
- ↑ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
