7th Battalion (1st British Columbia), CEF explained

Unit Name:7th Battalion (1st British Columbia), CEF
Dates:1914-1919
Country: Canada
Branch:Canadian Expeditionary Force
Role:Infantry
Size:One Battalion
Command Structure:2nd Canadian Brigade, 1st Canadian Division
Battles:First World War
Battle Honours:Ypres and along the Western Front.

The 7th Battalion (1st British Columbia), CEF was a battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force that saw service in the First World War.

History

The 7th Battalion (1st British Columbia), CEF was created on 2 September 1914 with recruits from British Columbia. The battalion set off for England on board the Virginian berthed in Quebec. They arrived in England on 14 October 1914 with a strength of 49 officers and 1083 men. The battalion became part of the 1st Canadian Division, 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade where it saw action along the Western Front. The battalion returned to Canada on 18 April 1919, was demobilized on 25 April 1919, and disbanded soon after.[1] [2] [3]

Perpetuations

The 7th Battalion (1st British Columbia), CEF is perpetuated by The British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own).[4]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: CEF Infantry Battalions. .
  2. Web site: 7th Battalion, CEF . 2022-02-20 . www.canadiansoldiers.com.
  3. Web site: 7th Infantry Battalion . . 2009-07-16.
  4. Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.