A First War 5Th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian Cavalry" Cap Badge GTRexclude with some battle formation drawings)

with some battle formation drawings)

The Battalion was raised in the County of Wentworth

This could corroborate with his medical records which indicate failing health

WWI German Imperial Matchbox Cover - Brass

reinforcements came from two companies of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders as they settled into a position on a sunken road

A First War 5Th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian Cavalry" Cap Badge GTRexclude with some battle formation drawings)A First War 5th Infantry Battalion "Western Canadian Cavalry" Cap Badge Browning copper, unmarked, 27. 5 mm x 40. 3 mm, intact lugs, extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Western Canada with mobilization headquarters at Camp Valcartier, Quebec under the authority of P. C. O. 2067, August 6, 1914. The Battalion sailed October 3, 1914, with a strength of 45 officers and 1,095 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant Colonel G. S.