182nd Battalion (Ontario County), CEF

The 182nd Battalion (Ontario County), CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in Whitby, Ontario, the unit began recruiting during the winter of 1915/16 in Ontario County, Ontario. After sailing to England in May 1917, the battalion was absorbed into the 18th Reserve Battalion, this is incorrect, according to collections Canada, the 182 Bttln was folded into the 3rd Canadian Reserve Battalion (Central Ontario) on May 14, 1917. The 182nd Battalion (Ontario County), CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. A. A. Cockburn.

The 182nd Battalion (Ontario County), CEF, is perpetuated by The Ontario Regiment (RCAC).[1]

References

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

Meek, John F. Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War. Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971.

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