125th Battalion, CEF

January 2023 The 125th Battalion (1st Overseas Battalion of 38th Regiment Dufferin Rifles), CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. History Based in Brantford, Ontario, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 throughout Brant County. After sailing to England in August 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the 8th Reserve BattalionCanadian Collections on April 16, 1918. The 125th Battalion, CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. M. E. B. Cutcliffe. Perpetuations In 1920, the perpetuation of the 125th Battalion, CEF was first assigned to The Dufferin Rifles of Canada,CEF Infantry Battalions https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/first-world-war/Documents/infantry%20battalions.pdfGuide to Sources Relating to the Canadian Militia (Infantry, Cavalry, Armored) https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/Documents/RG9-58_EN-final.pdf and is now held by the 56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA.Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments. The Dufferin Rifles of Canada (1920-1936) The Dufferin and Haldimand Rifles of Canada (1936-1946) 56th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA (1946–Present) 800px|Canadian Expeditionary Force, 125th Overseas Battalion, Agricultural Park, Brantford, Ontario, May 18, 1916. No. 501 (HS85-10-32549) References Meek, John F. Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War. Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971. Category:Battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force Category:Military units and formations established in 1915 Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 1918 Category:1915 establishments in Ontario Category:Canadian organizations established in 1915