The 111th Battalion (South Waterloo), CEF, was an

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of the

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. The 111th Battalion was authorized on 22 December 1915 and embarked for Britain on 25 September 1916, where, on 13 October 1916, its personnel were absorbed by the 35th Battalion, CEF, to provide reinforcements for the

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in the field. The battalion disbanded on 21 May 1917.Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments. The 111th Battalion recruited in

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, and was mobilized at

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.Meek, John F. ''Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War.'' Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971. The 111th Battalion was commanded by Lt.-Col. J.D. Clarke from 6 October 1916 to 13 October 1916. The 111th Battalion was awarded the battle honour THE GREAT WAR 1916. The 111th Battalion (South Waterloo), CEF, is perpetuated by

The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada The Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada is a Primary Reserve light infantry regiment of the Canadian Army, with companies in Cambridge and Kitchener, and is an infantry sub-unit of 31 Canadian Brigade Group, headquartered in London, Ontario. The P ...

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*Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914–1919 by Col. G.W.L. Nicholson, CD, Queen's Printer, Ottawa, Ontario, 1962 111 Military units and formations of Ontario Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada