118th (North Waterloo) Battalion, CEF
| 118th (North Waterloo) Battalion | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1915–1917 |
| Country |
 Canada |
| Branch |
 Canadian Army |
| Engagements | World War I |
The 118th (North Waterloo) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War.
Based in Kitchener, Ontario, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 in the northern portion of Waterloo County. After sailing to England in January 1917, the battalion was absorbed into the 25th Reserve Battalion on February 6, 1917.
The 118th (North Waterloo) Battalion, CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieutenant Colonel William Merton Overton Lochead.[1]
The battalion is perpetuated by The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada.
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References
Bibliography
- Meek, John F. (1971). Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War. Orangeville, Ont.
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