70th Canadian Overseas Battalion WWI

A fine cap badge with 2 loops to reverse. The battalion was raised in Southwestern Ontario with mobilization headquarters in London, Ontario under the authority of G.O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The battalion sailed on April 24, 1916 with strength of 35 officers and 936 other ranks under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel R.I.Towers. Absorbed into the 39th Infantry Battalion. Disbanded on September 15, 1920

Code: 59136