The 133rd Battalion (Norfolk's Own), CEF was a unit in the

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during the

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, the unit began recruiting during the later months of 1915 in Norfolk County; recruiting more than 400 men in the process. After sailing to England in November 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the

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on November 11, 1916, in order to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps who were active in the field. The 133rd Battalion (Norfolk's Own), CEF had one officer commanding: Lieutenant-Colonel A. C. Pratt. The battalion was disbanded on July 17, 1917. The 133rd Battalion is perpetuated by the

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.Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.

References

* Meek, John F. ''Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War.'' Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971. {{Norfolk County, Ontario 1915 establishments in Ontario Battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force Military units and formations disestablished in 1917 Military units and formations established in 1915 Norfolk County, Ontario