History

This badge was worn by members of the 142nd Infantry Battalion.

The Battalion was raised and mobilized in London, Ontario under the authority of G.O. 151, December 22, 1915. The Battalion sailed November 1, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel C.M.R. Graham with a strength of 26 officers and 574 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 23rd Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.

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