161st (Huron) Battalion, CEF

January 2023 The 161st (Huron) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in London, Ontario, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 in Huron County. After sailing to England in November 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the 4th Reserve Battalion on February 15, 1918. The 161st (Huron) Battalion, CEF had two Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. H. B. Combe (October 30, 1916—May 16, 1917) and Lieut-Col. R. Murdie, DSO (June 28, 1917—February 23, 1918). The 161st (Huron) Battalion, CEF was perpetuated by The Middlesex and Huron Regiment which was disbanded in 1946.CEF Infantry Battalions Library and Archives Canada https://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/first-world-war/Documents/infantry%20battalions.pdf live https://web.archive.org/web/20140807145332/http://www.bac-lac.gc.ca/eng/discover/military-heritage/first-world-war/Documents/infantry%20battalions.pdf 2014-08-07 Defence National 2018-02-16 Perpetuations https://www.canada.ca/en/department-national-defence/services/military-history/history-heritage/official-military-history-lineages/lineages/regiments-perpetuations.html 2021-12-26 www.canada.ca 700px|Canadian Expeditionary Force, 161st O.S. Battalion, London, Ontario, June 22, 1916. No. 532 (HS85-10-32554) 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