Checked the LAC web site today and they have digitized and uploaded the service records for William Robb Dewar, 53902, 18th Battalion and John Taylor Dewar, 730016, 4th Battalion. These documents are in PDF format. Click here for William Robb Dewar, 53902, 18th Battalion. Click here for John Taylor Dewar, 730016 4th Battalion. For assistance... Continue Reading →
Sergeant James Quaey Nelson and a Possible Connection with My Grandfather
A recent blog comment allowed this blog to find out about a member of the 18th Battalion. Sergeant Jame Quaey Nelson shared a lot of similar background biographical information just like my Grandfather and Great Uncle. All were born in the "old country" of Scotland and recent immigrants. Sergeant Nelson was 3 years older than... Continue Reading →
Anniversary
Today marks the 100th anniversary of my Grandfather's enlistment into the 18th Battalion, Western Ontario, Regiment, CEF.
Welcome to the War Diary of the 18th Battalion CEF Blog
This blog will cover the war diaries and other aspects of the 18th Battalion CEF. My Grandfather William Robb Dewar no. 53902 served in this Battalion during the Great War. I look forward to your comments and insights as this history develops.
History of the 18th Battalion CEF, "The Fighting Eighteenth" 