The 198th (Canadian Buffs) Battalion, 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 during the winter of 1915/16 from

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, which was based in that city. After sailing to England in March 1917, the battalion was absorbed into the

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on March 9, 1918. The 198th (Canadian Buffs) Battalion, CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. J. A. Cooper.

References

Meek, John F. ''Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War.'' Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971. {{DEFAULTSORT:198th Battalion (Canadian Buffs), Cef Battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force Military units and formations established in 1916 Military units and formations disestablished in 1918 Queen's Own Rifles of Canada 1916 establishments in Ontario