The 18th Battalion's formation began in the latter part if 1914 after the 1st Canadian Contingent set sail. 3 days after the 1st Canadian Contingent set sail the then Governor General of Canada, H.R.H. The Duke of Connaught, sent a telegram to the Secretary of State for the Colonies and offer by the Dominion of... Continue Reading →
Interesting Documents Found
Found are two very interesting documents in PDF format. One document illustrates the hope and promise of an early victory and the other document illustrates the realistic expectations that a society faces after a conflict such as The Great War. 18th Battalion Christmas Greetings from The Women's Canadian Club PDF offers a glimpse of the... Continue Reading →
History of the 18th Battalion CEF, "The Fighting Eighteenth" 