The 234th Battalion (Peel), CEF was a unit in the

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during the First World War. Based in

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, the unit began recruiting in the spring of 1916 in Peel County. After sailing to England in April 1917, the battalion was absorbed into the

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on April 29, 1917. The 234th Battalion (Peel), CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. W. O. Morris. The 234th Battalion (Peel), CEF is perpetuated by The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment).Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:234th (Peel) Battalion, Cef Battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment)