33rd Battalion, CEF explained

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

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:

• Lt.-Col. A Wilson, 17 March 1916 – 2 June 1916
• Maj. A.E. Bywater, 2 June 1916 – 2 August 1916^[3]

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

• List of infantry battalions in the Canadian Expeditionary Force

Sources

• Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914-1919 by Col. G.W.L. Nicholson, CD, Queen's Printer, Ottawa, Ontario, 1962

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