The 125th Battalion (1st Overseas Battalion of 38th Regiment Dufferin Rifles), CEF was a unit in the
Canadian Expeditionary Force
The Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) was the expeditionary field force of Canada during the First World War. It was formed following Britain’s declaration of war on Germany on 15 August 1914, with an initial strength of one infantry division ...
during the
First World War.
History
Based in
Brantford, Ontario, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 throughout Brant County. After sailing to England in August 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the 8th Reserve Battalion on April 16, 1918.
The 125th Battalion, CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. M. E. B. Cutcliffe.
Perpetuations
In 1920, the perpetuation of the 125th Battalion, CEF was first assigned to
The Dufferin Rifles of Canada,
and is now held by the
56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA
The 56th Field Artillery Regiment, Royal Canadian Artillery is a Canadian Army Reserve artillery regiment based in Brantford, Ontario. The regiment is currently part of 4th Canadian Division's 32 Canadian Brigade Group.http://www.army.forces.g ...
.
[Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.]
* The Dufferin Rifles of Canada (1920-1936)
*
The Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles of Canada (1936-1946)
* 56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA (1946–Present)
References
*Meek, John F. ''Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War.'' Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971.
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Battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
Military units and formations established in 1915
Military units and formations disestablished in 1918
1915 establishments in Ontario