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CEF Battalion 238 Canadian FORESTRY Battalion OVERSEAS enlisted ranks Cap BADGE
$ 30.36
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I have two badges of the 238 Forestry Battalion, one a "sweetheart's badge" in enamel, THIS ONE an enlisted ranks cap badge (both listed currently on eBay.Ca.) along with a MEMORIAL CROSS that was probably awarded to the NEXT OF KIN of Private S.L. Millar # 1037646 CEF 238 FORESTRY BattalionWe are
always happy to combine items into single parcel and save you $$$
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History of the
CEF 238 FORESTRY Battalion
The Battalion was raised in Ontario and Quebec with mobilization headquarters at Valcartier under the authority of G.O. 69, July 15, 1916.
The Battalion sailed September 11, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel W.R. Smith with a strength of 44 officers and 1,088 other ranks.
In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the Canadian Forestry Corps.
It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.