120th (City of Hamilton) Battalion, CEF

Canadian military unit (1915–1917) January 2023 The 120th (City of Hamilton) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in Hamilton, Ontario, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 in that city and parts of Wentworth County. After sailing to England in August 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the 2nd Reserve Battalion (Central Ontario), CEF on January 20, 1917. The 120th (City of Hamilton) Battalion, CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. George Douglas Fearman.Officers' Declaration Paper George Douglas Fearman https://data2.archives.ca/cef/gpc003/319560a.gif Library and Archives Canada 2006-06-03 The 120th Battalion is perpetuated by The Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment).Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments. References Meek, John F. Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War. Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971. External links Nominal Roll of the 120th (City of Hamilton) Battalion, CEF Category:Battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force Category:Royal Hamilton Light Infantry (Wentworth Regiment) Category:Military units and formations of Ontario Category:Military units and formations established in 1915 Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 1917