The 88th (Victoria Fusiliers) Battalion, 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. Based in
Victoria, British Columbia, the unit began recruiting in the autumn of 1915 in that city. After sailing to England in June 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the
30th Reserve Battalion
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on July 18, 1916. The 88th Battalion, CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. H. J. R. Cullin.
References
Meek, John F. ''Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War.'' Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971.
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History of Victoria, British Columbia
Military units and formations of British Columbia
Canadian Scottish Regiment (Princess Mary's)
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