125th Battalion, CEF

The 125th Battalion (1st Overseas Battalion of 38th Regiment Dufferin Rifles), CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War.

History[edit]

Based in Brantford, Ontario, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 throughout Brant County. After sailing to England in August 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the 8th Reserve Battalion^[1] on April 16, 1918.

The 125th Battalion, CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. M. E. B. Cutcliffe.

Perpetuations[edit]

In 1920, the perpetuation of the 125th Battalion, CEF was first assigned to The Dufferin Rifles of Canada,^[2]^[3] and is now held by the 56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA.^[4]

The Dufferin Rifles of Canada (1920-1936)
The Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles of Canada (1936-1946)
56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA (1946–Present)

References[edit]

^ Canadian Collections
^ "CEF Infantry Battalions" (PDF).
^ "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF).
^ 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.

[1] Canadian Collections

[2] "CEF Infantry Battalions" (PDF).

[3] "Guide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored)" (PDF).

[A-DH-267-003-4] Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.

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