33rd Battalion, CEF

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The 33rd Battalion, CEF, was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War.

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History

The battalion was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Great Britain on 1 April 1916. It was re designated as the 33rd Reserve Battalion, CEF on 6 April 1916 and it provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field until 6 July 1916, when its personnel were absorbed by the 36th Battalion, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 17 July 1917. [1]

The 33rd Battalion recruited and was mobilized in London, Ontario. [2]

The 33rd Battalion had two Officers Commanding:

The 33rd Battalion was awarded the battle honour The GREAT WAR 1916.

Perpetuation

The 33rd Battalion, CEF, is perpetuated by The Royal Canadian Regiment. [4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  2. ↑ Meek, John F. Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War. Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971. ISBN   0906158109
  3. ↑ Meek, John F. Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War. Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971. ISBN   0906158109
  4. ↑ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003/AF-001 Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments - Part One: Armour, Artillery and Field Engineer Regiments

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