A relatively obscure photograph of a group of men from 1916/1917 brings to life the men of that image. It is a photograph of a group of men from the 186th Overseas Battalion, raised from men in the Chatham and St. Thomas areas. Though primarily recruiting from Kent County, many men of the 91st Battalion... Continue Reading →
War Diary of the 18th Battalion: June 1918
ConfidentialWar Diaryof18th CANADIAN BATTALION – 2nd CANADIAN DIVISION From 1st June to 30th June, 1918 Volume 34With appendices as listed PlaceDateHourSummary of Events and InformationSupport Line. 4/17.a.30.40 to M.15.c.60.301 Maps for reference 51c S.E. 51b N.W 1/20000 51c 1/40000 Battalion in Brigade Support. Left sub-sector, NEUVILLE VITASSE frontage. Situation quiet, with nothing unusual to report.... Continue Reading →
History of the 18th Battalion CEF, "The Fighting Eighteenth" 