(1920) Historical Record of The 76th Overseas Battalion of The Canadian Expeditionary Force, 1915-1916

LT.-COL. J. BALLANTINE, D.S.O.
O.C. 76th Overseas Battalion, C.E.F.

HISTORICAL RECORD
OF THE
OVERSEAS BATTALION
OF THE
CANADIAN
EXPEDITIONARY
FORCE
Compiled by
THE REV. E. R. J. BIGGS, B.A., B.D.
Capt. jtfth Rigt.

"
Simcoe Foresters," C.M.
Capt. and Chaplain fbtb O.S. Battalion, C.E.F.
1915-1916
TORONTO
THE HUNTER-ROSE CO., LIMITED
PREFACE
King s Regulations and Orders, both Imperial and Canadian,
demand that an Historical Record of each unit in His Majesty s

Service be kept.
The present volume contains a record, in accordance with these

requirements, of THE SEVENTY-SIXTH OVERSEAS BAT
TALION of the CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCES,
from the authorization of the Battalion to its being ordered on
Overseas Service, 1916.
By permission the Compiler dedicates this first volume of the

records to:
(1) Major-General the Hon. Sir Sam Hughes, K.C.B., Minister

of Militia and Defence, to whose indomitable spirit, unflagging
energy and whole-hearted devotion to the Empire s cause in this
War beginning in the almost magical calling into being of Val-
cartierCamp and the despatch of Canada s first heroic Contingent,
and continued with undiminished vigor and determination as the
Call of the Motherland found a ready response in Her Sons in
Canada much of the success which has attended our efforts in
the Great Conflict is due; and
(2) Lieut. -Colonel J. Ballantine, D.S.O., and the Officers, Non-

Commissioned Officers amd Men of the Battalion, with the earnest
prayer that the SEVENTY-SIXTH, under the command and

guidance of the Colonel and his Officers may be enabled to emulate
the example of its earlier called Comrades, and add a later page
to this history of duty nobly done, and of Victory bravely won,
so that future generations of Canadians may look back with pride
to this among the many Battalions sent forth from the Dominion,
as they enjoy, in quiet days and peaceful homes, a "Britannica
Pax," won for them by the devotion and self-sacrifice of those
who as members Canadian Expeditionary Forces bore the
of the
burden and heat and may re-read with joy these
of the struggle,
pages in those serener hours which shall be theirs.
ERNEST R. J. BIGGS.
BATTALION REGIMENTAL CALL
Adopted Battalion D.O. of Aug. 13, 1915.

, NIAGARA CAMP, 1915
jLieut.
MacMillan Lieut. Menzies, A. P. Lieut. Chisholm Lieut. Parke Lieut. Tudhope Lieut. Inglis
,:oe Capt. Henry Capt. Biggs Capt. Appleton Lieut. Renwick Capt. Smyth
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VALCARTIER
Again the white tents glisten against the glorious dawn,
Again the bugles echo across the woodland lawn;
The startled foals cease romping, the wild life hides in fear
But my heart is sad and lonesome for the Men of Yesteryear.
They gathered in their thousands, a goodly, valiant host.

From the shoreland of Cape Breton, from the far-flung western coast,
From the highways and the byways, busy mart and lonely mere,
Came that band of brave crusaders, came the Men of Yesteryear.
They awoke this sleepy hollow where the searching feet of Change
Had found their way but seldom. As they gathered to the range
They sang of Tipperary, and with hearts that knew no fear,
They yearned for coming battles, did the Men of Yesteryear.
They disturbed the solemn mountains with the thunder of their guns;
We heard the tramp of marching feet on every road that runs
Along this beauteous valley. By the river winding clear
They laughed and learned and labored, did the Men of Yesteryear.
The tents were struck ere dawning. Beneath a starry sky,
They marched away to Old Quebec to hear their last good-bye,
The streets were filled with khaki and on the crowded pier,
Were tearwet eyes and breaking hearts, O Men of Yesteryear.
O army, the months have passed away.

gallant, little
And bravely have ye borne yourselves in many a cruel fray;
But many a gay, young comrade who laughed and labored here,
Sleeps beneath the soil of Flanders, O Men of Yesteryear.
sacred soils of Flanders, red altar of our pride,

Historic field of Langemarck, whereon they fought and died;
There were none that fought more bravely or their honor held more dear
Than the men who lit their campfires in this valley Yesteryear.
They have writ another chapter on our envied scroll of fame,

They have set the Empire ringing with our proud Dominion s name;
But they paid a costly quittance and we with sigh and tear.
We, too, must pay our reckoning, O Men of Yesteryear.
Once more the heavy lorries plough up Valcartier hill,
Once more within the dust lines the troop-horse whinnies shrill;
And khaki figures come and go. Their sharp commands I hear.
But I see a phantom army. Tis the Men of Yesteryear.
And in the night when stars are out above the pine-ringed plain,
1 seem to hear the tramp of those who will not come again;
The sound of marching heroes, with shining eyes sincere,
Who go to meet their Captain, the Men of Yesteryear.
O, men who left Valcartier, God rest your valiant shades,
That walk, amid the ghostly tents and haunt the lonely glades;
When the last, loud trump is sounding and the Warrior Hosts appear,
He shall number you among them, O Men of Yesteryear.
76th 0.5. Battalion C.E.F.
HISTORY OF THE SEVENTY-SIXTH

OVERSEAS BATTALION C.E.F.
"STAND FAST"
"
The Manhood of Canada was tested and came out pure unadulterated gold."
When war was declared, in August, 1914, between Great Britain

and Germany, "the wholeof Canada as one man rose ^and said
Pacific" (Sir G.
they wished to take part in it, from Atlantic to
Perley). On the 1st of August, Sir Robert Borden, Prime Min

ister ofCanada, sent a secret telegram to the British Government
force if war
announcing Canada s desire to send an Expeditionary
should ensue. This offer was not accepted until Aug. 6th, but
declaration of war, offers
already, within indeed a few hours of the
of service of every kind came pouring in to Ottawa, recruiting was
begun officially on the 7th, and within six weeks 35,000
men had
been made ready to embark. Early in October a fleet of transports
took them safely across to England, when they entrained for Salis
climatic condi
bury Plain, there to spend several months under
tions of the worst character, until in February they moved to
France, arriving "somewhere" on the loth.
Among these troops was the gallant 4th Battalion, whose share
in the deathless story of Ypres, when "the blustering Goliath of
the world met his David, and he was a Canadian" (Bp. W. Ingram,
of London), makes the hearts of the 76th pulsate more quickly, as
they realize that they are commanded by one who helped to "save
the Lt. Col. J. Ballantine, then Major of the 4th Bat

situation,"
talion C.E.F., who was mentioned in despatches and awarded the
D.S.O. See G.O. (Canada) 105 of 15th Aug., 1915.
WAR OFFICE, 23rd June, 1915.
His Majesty the King has been graciously pleased to approve
of the undermentioned honours and rewards for distinguished ser
vice in the field, with effect from 3rd June, 1915, inclusive:
To be Companions of the Distinguished Service Order.
MAJOR J. BALLANTINE, 4tn CANADIAN BATTALION.
But while the first Contingent had thus reached the battlefields of
Flanders and France, Canada continued to evince a steadfast de
termination to bear her share of responsibility in the Empire s war.
Preparations were accordingly made early in October
to raise a
Second Contingent of 25,000 men, followed by orders in Jan.,
1915, for a third contingent of 35,000, and as each contingent
moved forward fresh supplies were enrolled, a fourth contingent
being ordered on March 17 of 25,000, and in June 8th, orders were
10 Historical Record of the
issued from Ottawa for the raising of a 5th contingent of 35,000

men. See G.O. 103a. Appendix 3.
The second Divisional area was allotted three battalions, sub
sequently numbered 74th, 75th and 76th, the last-named to be
recruited from Militia Units outside Toronto. To the command
of this new Overseas Infantry Battalion, Major J. Ballantine,
D.S.O., at that time on sick furlough in Canada, was nominated
on June 30th, (2D. 34-7-44), and recruiting was taken up vigorously
throughout the assigned area, the quotas to be raised for the
Battalion being thus apportioned:
4th Infantry Brigade. 13th Royal Regiment.

19th Lincoln Regiment.
38th Reg t. (Dufferin Rifles of Canada).
91st Reg t. (Canadian Highlanders).
5th Infantry Brigade. 37th Reg t. (Haldimand Rifles).
39th Reg t. (Norfolk Rifles).
44th Lincoln and Welland Reg t.
77th Wentworth Reg t.
14th Infantry Brigade. 23rd Reg t. (The Northern Pioneers).
31st Grey Reg t.
35th Reg t (Simcoe Foresters).
22nd Infantry Brigade. 20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles).
34th Ontario Reg t.
Unbrigaded. 51st Reg t. (Soo Rifles), and 97th Reg t. (Algonquin
Rifles).
On July 22nd orders were received by the O.C. s commanding

the various quotas that the Battalion would mobilize at Niagara
Camp on July 28th-30th.
Meanwhile the O.C., Lt.-Col. J. Ballantine had been occupied
in selecting his Staff Officers, etc., as follows:
Officer Commanding. Lt.-Col. J. Ballantine,D.S.O., 4th Batt.
C.E.F.
Senior Major. Lt. S. J. Huggins, with rank of Major, 4th Batt.
C.E.F.
Junior Major. Capt. R. R. Barber, with rank of Major, Corps of
Guides.
Adjutant. Lt. G. W. M. Ballard, with rank of Capt., 4th Batt.
C.E.F.
Asst. Adjutant. Lt. A. H. A. Arbuthnot, 31st Battery C.F.A.
Quartermaster. Lt. J. M. McKinley, with rank of Capt., 4th
Batt. C.E.F.
Medical Officer. Capt. R. A. Ireland, C.A.M.C.
Paymaster. Lt. A. W. Appleton, with rank of Capt., 38th Reg t.
Signalling Officer. Lt. G. M. Hamilton, 44th Lincoln and Wel
land Reg t.
Machine Gun Officer. Lt. J. Cane, 36th Peel Reg t.
76th O.S. Battalion C.E.F. 11
Permission was granted by the Imperial authorities, for the

retention of Lieut s. S. J. Huggins and G. W. M. Ballard, officers
of the 4th Battalion C.E.F. in Canada, to join the 76th O.S. Bat
talion. 2D. (34-7-44 dated July 30, 1915.)
Subsequent changes and alterations in The Staff resulted in
the following being the Final Personnel, submitted and approved
2D. 34-7-44, Aug. 20th:
Officer Commanding. U.-Col. J. Ballantine, D.S.O. 20th Reg t ,
Halton Rifles.
Senior Major. Major S. J. Huggins, Corps of School Cadet In
struction.
Junior Major. Major R. R. Barber, Corps of Guides.
Adjutant. Capt. A. H. A. Arbuthnot, 31st Batt. C.F.A.
Assist. Adjutant. Lt. H. F. Renwick, 39th Reg t. Norfolk Rifles.
Quartermaster. Capt. W. Rogers, 80th Nicolet Reg t.
Paymaster. Capt. A. W. Appleton, 38th Reg t., Dufferin Rifles
of Canada.
Signalling Officer. Lt. C. R. Fraser, 51st Reg t., Soo Rifles.
Machine Gun Officer. Lt. J. M. Cane, 36th Peel Reg t.
Chaplain. Capt. E. R. J. Biggs, 35th Reg t., "Simcoe Foresters."
Medical Officer. Capt. R. A. Ireland, C.A.M.C.
The following alterations in the Staff were made on Feb. 1st:
Adjutant. Capt. N. M. Young, vice Arbuthnot, transferred.

Asst. Adjutant. Lt. A. P. Menzies, vice Renwick, Musketry Officer.
Musketry Officer. Lt. H. F. Renwick.
In obedience to orders from G.S.O. 2nd Division, the units

composing the 76th Battalion marched into camp as under:
Regiment. Officers. Sgts. B.or D. R. & F. Total.

77th Wentworth Reg t 1 2 1 37 41
Capt. L. B. Henry,
July 26, 1915.
44th Lincoln & Welland Reg t.
Capt. J. R. Biscoe,
342 157 166
Lieut. G. R. Inglis,
Lieut. J. McClelland,
July 28, 1915.
19th Lincoln Reg t 2 4 80 . 86
.
Capt. G. M. Smyth,
Lieut. E- H. Thomas,
July 28, 1915.
38th Reg t. Dufferin Rifles of
Canada 1 3 53 . 57
.
Lieut. W. H. Fair,
July 28, 1915.
Regiment. Officers. Sgts. B.or D. R. & F. Total.

20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles) . . 1 1 1 41 44
Lieut. D. McCaughrin,
July 29, 1915.
34th Ontario Reg t 1 1 . . 37 39
Capt. G. W. P. Every,
July 29, 1915.
23rd Reg t. (Northern Pioneers) 1 2 1 57 61
Lieut. J. E. Brown,
July 29, 1915.
31st Grey Reg t 1 . . . . 28 29
Lieut. H. C. Young,
July 29, 1915.
35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters) 1 1 36 38
Capt. E. R. J. Biggs,
July 29, 1915.
37th Reg t. (Haldimand Rifles) 1 1 ... 12 14
Capt. J. Verth,
July 29, 1915.
39th Reg t. (Norfolk Rifles) .1 . . . . 25 26
Lieut. H. F. Renwick,
July 29, 1915.
51st Reg t. (Soo Rifles) 1 2 1 38 42
Lieut. C. R. Fraser,
July 29, 1915.
97th Reg t. (Algonquin Rifles) 1 3 2 52 58
Lieut. F. R. Ansley,
July 29, 1915.
13th Royal Reg t 3 4 1 201 209
Lieut. G. P. Morton,
Lieut. L. B. Husband,
Lieut. F. W. Burnham,
July 30, 1915.
91st Reg t. (Canadian High
landers) 4 4 2 268 278
Lieut. H. Parke,
Lieut. N. Nicholson,
Lieut. R. McKay,
Lieut. W. O. Brown,
July 30, 1915.
The Battalion was taken on the strength of the Camp on July
28th, 1915, the 35th 37th and 58th Battalions being already there.
Subsequent arrivals were 74th on July 30th, 75th Aug. 5th, 84th
Aug. llth, 83rd Aug. 19th.
The Regimental Numbers assigned to the Battalion were
14100-14400.
There were subsequently received the following quotas to com

plete establishment, owing to loss by drafts for Overseas:
Regiment. Officers. Sgts. B.orD. R.&F. Total.
13th Royal Reg t 1 12 13

Aug. 26, 1915.
35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters) .... 39 39
Aug. 31, 1915.
20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles) .... 55 55
Sept. 14, 1915.
91st Reg t. (Canadian Highlanders) 1 76 77
Sept. 17, 1915.
20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles) 23 23
Sept. 18, 1915.
35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters) . . 50 50
Sept. 22, 1915.
The Battalion paraded on Aug. 30th

in Paradise Grove, and
Bandsmen, Buglers and Drum
after details for Pioneers, Signallers,
mers, Stretcher Bearers, Transport, Machine Gun Men, Cooks,
etc., had been detailed, the Battalion was organized as follows:
Co. from 13th 13th Royal Reg t.

"A"
39th Reg t. (Norfolk Rifles).

Co. from 91st Reg t. (Canadian Highlanders).
"B"
Co. from 19th Lincoln Reg t.

"C"
44th Lincoln and Welland Rifles.

Co. from 20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles).
"D"
23rd Reg t. (Northern Pioneers).

34th Ontario Reg t.
37th Reg t. (Haldimand Rifles).
38th Reg t. (Dufferin Rifles of Canada).
77th Wentworth Reg t.
"Base" 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters).
51st Reg t. (Soo Rifles).
91st Reg t. (Canadian Highlanders).
97th Reg t. (Algonquin Rifles).
The Company Officers were distributed as follows:

"A" Co. Capt. G. P. Morton, O.C. 13th Royal Regt.
Capt. H. F. Renwick. 2d O.C. 39th Reg t.
. . .
Lieut. A. L. MacDonald. .Subaltern 2nd Reg t.

Lieut. L. B. Husband
"
13th Royal Reg t.

Lieut. F. W. Burnham...
"
13th Royal Reg t.

Lieut. A. C. Bowles
"
36th Reg t.
B" Co. Capt. H. Parke O.C. 91st Reg t.
Capt. F. R. Ansley 2d O.C. 97th Reg t.
Lieut. N. Nicholson Subaltern 91st Reg t.

Lieut. R. McKay
"
91st Reg t.
Lieut. H. P. Rossi ter .... 20th Reg t.
Lieut. WO. Brown
. 91st Reg t.
"C" Co. Capt. J. R. Biscoe O.C.44th Reg t.
Capt. G. M. Smythe 2d O.C. 19th Reg t.
Lieut. McClelland
J. Subaltern 44th Reg t.
Lieut.H. C. Young 31st Reg t.
Lieut.C. E. H. Thomas . 19th Reg t.
Lieut.G. R. Inglis 44th Reg t.
"D" Co. Capt. J. Verth O.C. 37th Reg t.
Capt. L- B. Henry 2d O.C. 77th Reg t.
Capt. G. W. P. Every ... Subaltern 34th Reg t.
Lieut. J. E. Brown 23rd Reg t.
Lieut. D. McCaughrin . . . 20th Reg t.
Lieut. H. Fair W . 38th Reg t.
Base Detail. Capt. E. R. J. Biggs.. O.C. 35th Reg t.
Lieut. C. R. Fraser Subaltern . . . 51st Reg t.
Changes having been necessitated in the Company Officers,
the list was finally approved as follows (2 D. 34-7-44, dated
Aug. 30, 1915):
"A" Co.
Major G. W. M. Ballard. . .13th Royal Reg t., 4th O.S. Batt.
C.E.F., C.O.
Capt. G. P. Morton 13th Royal Reg t., 2d. in Command.
Lieut. F. C. R. Ansley 97th Reg t. (Algonquin Rifles)
Lieut. L. B. Husband 13th Royal Reg t.
Lieut. F. W. Burnham 13th Royal Reg t.
Lieut. A. L. McDonald. .. .2nd Reg t. (Queen s Own Rifles of
Canada).
"B" Co.
Capt. J. M. McKinley 20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles), 4th O.S.
Batt. C.E.F., C.O.
Capt. N. M. Young 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters), 4th
O.S. Batt. C.E.F., 2d. in Command.
Lieut. H. Parke 91st Reg t. (Canadian Highlanders).
Lieut. N. Nicholson 91st Reg t. (Canadian Highlanders).
Lieut. H. P. Rossiter 20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles).
Lieut. R. R. McKay 91st Reg t. (Canadian Highlanders).
Lieut. W. O. Brown 91st Reg t. (Canadian Highlanders).
Co.
"C"
Major J. R. Biscoe 44th Lincoln & Welland Reg t., C.O.

Capt. G. M. Smyth 19th Lincoln Reg t., 2d. in Command.
Lieut. G. R. Inglis 44th Lincoln & Welland Reg t.
Lieut. J. C. McClelland.. .44th Lincoln & Welland Reg t.
Lieut. H. C. Young 31st Grey Reg t.
Lieut. C. E. H. Thomas ... 19th Lincoln Reg t.
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Major G. R. Rodgers 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters), 4th
O.S. Batt. C.E.F., C.O.
Capt. L- B. Henry 77th Wentworth Reg t., 2nd in
Command.
Lieut. D. McCaughrin 20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles).
Lieut. G. W. P. Every 34th Ontario Reg t.
Lieut. J. E. Brown 23rd Reg t. (Northern Pioneers).
Lieut. A. C. Bowles 36th Peel Reg t.
Lieut. W. H. Fair 38th Reg t. (Dufferin Rifles of Can
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BASE.
Capt. J. Verth 37th Reg t. (Haldimand Rifles).
Lieut. E. V. Graham C.O.T.C.
OFFICERS TRANSFERRED
Lieut. G. M. Hamilton, Sig. Off.Aug. 14, 1915, to P..SI.
Lieut. F. J. Quinn Aug. 17, 1915, to P.S.I.
Lieut. C. R. Fraser Aug. 17, 1915, to P.S.I.
Lieut. H. C. Young Sept. 29, 1915. Overseas Draft.
Lieut. C, E. H. Thomas
Lieut. W. O. Brown
Lieut. A. C. Bowles
Lieut. N. Nicholson " " " "
Major S. J. Huggins, Sen.

Maj.Nov. 120th 29, 1915, to O.S. Bn.
Lieut. A. L. McDonald Dec. 28, 1915, to 120th O.S. Bn.
Capt. A. H. A. C. Arbuthnot,Adj. Feb. 1, 1916, to 169th O.S. Bn.
Lieut. A. H. Tudhope Feb. 14, 1916, to 157th O.S. Bn.
Lieut. J. E. Brown Feb. 15, 1916, to 122nd O.S. Bn.
OFFICERS RESIGNING APPOINTMENTS

Lieut. W. H. Fair Sept. 16, 1915.
Lieut. J. Cane, M.G.O Oct. 5, 1915.
Lieut. D. McCaughrin Oct. 21, 1915.
Capt. J. Verth Oct. 21, 1915.
Lieut. G. W. P. Every Oct. 22, 1915.
Lieut. W. F. Annis Jan. 19, 1915.
The following Officers were subsequently taken on the strength

of the Battalion and attached to the Companies named:
1915
Sept. 1st. Lieut. N. M. Young, 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters)
and 4th O.S. Battalion C.E.F. to B Co. as 2nd in Command,
,
" "
with rank of Capt. from Sept. 1.

Sept. 1st. Lieut. W. Rogers, 80th Nicolet Reg t., as Quartermas
ter, with rank of Hon. Captain.
1915
Sept. 1st. Lieut. C. R. Fraser, 51st Reg t., as Signal Officer.
Sept. 1st. Lieut. F. J. Quinn, 20th Reg t., to Co. "D"
Aug. 28th. Lieut. E. V. Graham, C.O.T.C. to Base, afterwards

"B" Co.
Sept. 1st. Capt. G. R. Rodgers, 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters)
and 4th O.S. Battalion C.E.F., to Co., as O.C. "D"
Sept. 27th. Lieut. T. D. McMillan, 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters),

to Co., to date from Sept. 10th.
"D"
Sept. 27th. Lieut. E. B. Baines, 2nd Reg t. (Queen s Own Rifles),

"A"
Sept. 27th. Lieut. C. T. Miller, 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters),

to Co., to date from Sept 18th.
"C"
Sept. 27th. Lieut. M. M. Hart, 10th Reg t. (Royal Grenadiers),

"A"
Oct. 1st. Lieut. A. H. Tudhope, 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters),

to Co."B"
Oct. 4th. Lieut. A. P. Menzies, 34th Ontario Reg t., to Co. "C"
Oct. 12th. Lieut. J. M. Chisholm, 20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles,)

to Co.
"C"
Dec. 28th. Lieut. W. F. Annis, 20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles), to

"D" Co.
Dec. 29th. Lieut. F. C. Peppiatt, 20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles), to
"A" Co.
1916
Jan. 1st. Lieut. E. W. Lawrence, 27th Lambton Reg t., to "C"
Co.
Jan. 8th. Lieut. K. S. Drummond, 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters),
to "D" Co.
Feb. 4th. Lieut. J. A. Menzies, 43rd Reg t., to Co. "C"
Feb. 8th. Lieut. E- R. Reynolds, 13th Reg t., to Co. "C"
Feb. 21st. Lieut. S. K. Lount, 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters),

to Co.
"C"
Feb. 28th. Lieut. E. L. Mahony, 20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles), to

Co.
"A"
PROMOTIONS SUBSEQUENT TO ORGANIZATION

1915
Oct. 20th. Capt. G. R. Rodgers, promoted to rank of Major, to
take effect from the date of his provisional appointment to
the 76th Battalion.
Oct. 21st. Capt. G. W. M. Ballard, promoted to rank of Major
in C.E.F. provisionally, with effect from Sept. 14, 1915.
1916-
Jan. 13th. Capt. J. R. Biscoe, promoted to rank of Major in the
76th O.S. Battalion C.E.F. provisionally, with effect from
Jan. 5, 1916.
1916
Feb. 14th. Lieut. J. McClelland, promoted to rank of Captain,
from Nov. 29th, 1915. (2 D. 34-7-44), (H. Q. 593-6-1, of
Feb. 10, 1916).
Mar. 2nd. Lieut. H. Parke, promoted to rank of Captain, from
Feb. 1st, 1916. (2 D. 34-7-44), (H. Q 593-6-1 of Feb. 23,
1916).
OFFICERS ATTACHED FOR INSTRUCTION

Oct. 13th. Lieut. F. M. Jackson, transferred (temp.) to 37th O.S.
Battalion.
Oct. 29th. Lieut. E. R. Reynolds, transferred to P.S.I., Dec.
28th, 1915.
Feb 8th, 1916 Lieut. S. K. Lount, 35th Reg t., transferred to P.S.I.
Dec. 28th.
REGIMENTAL COMMITTEES
The O.C., in Daily Orders No. 98, dated Aug. 13, 1915, ap
pointed the following Regimental Committees:
Regimental Committee Major Barber, Capt. Ballard, Lieut. Mc

Donald.
Canteen Capt. Henry, Lieuts. Rossiter and Mc
Donald.
Sports Capt. Biggs, Major Huggins, Capt.
Arbuthnot.
Mess Lieuts. McClelland, MacKay and Inglis.
Band Capt. Biggs, Lieuts. McClelland and
Nicholson.
Owing to the transfer of Officers, the Committees were neces

sarily changed to the following:
D.O. 798 of Nov. 1; 822 of Nov. 24.
Regimental Committee Major Biscoe, Lieuts. Baines (Sec.), and

Menzies.
Canteen Capt. Henry, Lieuts. Rossiter and Hart.
Sports Capt. Biggs, Major Rodgers, Lieut. T. D.
McMillan.
Mess Capt. McClelland, Lieuts. G. R. Ingles
and C. T. Miller.
Band Capt. Biggs, Capt. McClelland and
By D.O. No. 852, dated Dec. 2, 1915, the following were ap

pointed Auditors:
Capt. Appleton, Lieuts. McMillan and Chisholm.

THE SEVENTY-SIXTH IS BEST

Our country has sent many men
To fight across the sea,
And they were all most gallant lads
As all of us agree.
But there are many yet to go
Andout of all the rest
The fact is undisputed that
The Seventy-Sixth is best.
This is no empty, idle boast,

For they are tried and true,
And prove their capability
In everything they do;
When they have met the enemy
And there put to the test,
Then all the world will recognize
Perhaps a few are rough and tough

Or over fond of fun,
But what our country needs just now
Is the man behind the gun ;
In this, as in all other things,

Should they be sorely pressed,
They ll prove anew, this fact is true
No task is ever too severe

For them to undertake,
No record set by other men
Too hard for them to break ;
And officers and men alike

Feel neath each manly breast,
A pride in knowledge of this fact
It may be hard to leave their homes

And those they love so dear,
But duty s call they will obey
And
face without a fear
Whate er may confront them
And if they re laid to rest
The last thought they will have is that
G. T. DUNCAN.
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TRAINING AT CAMP NIAGARA

CONGRATULATE you upon the splendid Camp at Niagara.
I The physique, spirit and bearing of the men are magnificent
Sanitary and other arrangements are excellent."
"By
direct instructions of the Hon. The Minister of Militia
and Defence, the above message from The Right Hon. Sir Robert
Borden, G.C.M.G., etc., Prime Minister of the Dominion of Can
ada, is published in Camp Orders No. 560, dated Sept. 28, 1915,
for the information of all concerned."
Here at once is a telling testimony to the fact that the many
thousands of men, drawn from every sphere of social and indus
trial life, inresponse to the call of King and Country, in some
mysterious way yet not mysterious to those the know" "in
had, in the short period of two months, been transmuted from

what, militarily, we may call the base metal of civil life, into the
pure gold of Dominion and Empire.
efficient soldiers of the
To those, to was entrusted the training and prepara
whose lot
tion of the heterogeneous units, who, as a "motley crew came
into Camp about two months ago," the period had been one of
endless anxiety, yet of ever-increasing exultation, as from Section
Commander to Company Commanding Officer, and from Com
pany Commanding Officer to O.C. of the Battalion, each and every
one had worked from Reveille to Last Post to bring his Section,
Platoon, Company and Battalion into a state of such efficiency as
would justify its (The Battalion s) early call to the front the
objective of every man.
"Form fours, right!"
"Halt!"
Why did you say "Quick
March" when the men were marking time? "Present Arms!"
"For Heaven s sake, don t climb

up your rifle you there in the
rear rank." "Now then, D Co., jump to it. Advance in fours
from the right." "Oh, extend everywhere." Such were the orders,
or mis-orders, coupled with many a muttered retort or outspoken
criticism (only by officers please note) with which the days were
and the nights made restless. Yet through it all even
filled,
when trench digging, Bombing, Physical Drill, at 6.15 a.m. N.B.,
Bayonet Exercise, Sapping and Mining, were super-added to the
day s work, while dreary Lectures from recently joined Subs, were
an infliction almost too soporific to keep the hearer s lively the
work was done, men, non-coms, and officers alike felt the exhilara
tion of the training, and were ready to follow the Col. into the
very jaws, aye, and right through to a cleansing end, of the Hell
of Prussian Militarism.
"To we said. The Battalion had indeed learned to
follow,"
follow. Week by week from Aug. 20th there had been Route
Marches to Queenston Heights, at first bemoaned, then suffered,
at last almost eagerly looked forward to. But when on Oct. 2,
through Camp Orders No. 602, "The Officer Commanding 2nd.
Division desires to congratulate all ranks on the splendid showing
made in the route march last Friday," and singled out certain
Battalions as specially worthy of a meed of praise, the spirit of the
76th revived and for a period, variously named according to taste,
as 7 days or 168 hours, or a week, preparations were made to "beat
the band" and "bust all records."
We saw the result! All records went by the board, but what
ever the Poet of the Battalion may, in his most afflated hours,
suggest, there was one and only one who led the Battalion on that
record-breaking day Oh! no! you re wrong! No! I assure you
it wasn t the Bandmaster, but it was the Colonel who was climb
ing (metaphorically speaking) over the heads of Band and Band

master, assisted by a gentle shove from the rear by No. 9 Platoon.
Thus, day by day, week by week, the training of the Battalion
was carried on, with a rest day on Sunday, which, as soon as we
had been marched off Church Parade, was a continuous downpour
of rain certified for 8 weeks by the astronomer or astrologer, or
some other meteorological authority and we were forced to rest
and yet Squad, Platoon, Company, Battalion, Brigade, and
Divisional training with all the "side dishes" before mentioned,
and many others, such as Bombing, sandwiched with Inoculation,
and "Bathing Parades" with a slice of Vaccination between, and
"Musketry" at the Chautauqua Ranges, all served the one and
supreme purpose of our enlistment; to make us man for man bet

ter physically, morally and, pray God, spiritually, than the indi
vidual Hun."
Route marches, of which we have already spoken, were an

almost unwearying joy. They began on Aug. 20th and had so far
captivated the physical and mental aspirations of the men, that
when, on Oct. 15th, by Div. Order No. 694, "Attention is directed

to the number of men, who, although suffering injuries, pluckily
resumed their march yesterday. All ranks are to be congratulated
for their spirit and determination," another drop and that a
large one was added to the cup of rejoicing and satisfaction which
the Battalion had experienced on Oct. 2nd.
It would have been a thing incredible that such a body of men,
who had been in training for so long, should pass from their Camp
of Instruction unreviewed. And thus it was that the Camp Bat
talions were honoured three times by Reviews: (1) By the Minister
of Militia; (2) by Sir Robert Borden, Prime Minister of the Do
minion of Canada, and (3) lastly, by H.R.H. The Governor-Gen
eral of Canada.
Probably no more glorious day ever broke over Niagara Com

mon than did the early dawn of Sept. 22nd. Before Reveille was
sounded, there was a perceptible hum of life in the lines, and when
at last the Battalion Parade "Fall rang out, every detail of
in"
equipment and accoutrement, as well as personal clothing, was

cleaned and polished to the limit. The Battalion was placed in
the Second Brigade, and as it swung by in column of companies, a
spontaneous cry arose from the Inspecting Officer, and was echoed
by the onlookers, both military and civil, "There goes the best."
The Minister of Militia, as he took the salute, beamed his satis

faction and pleasure at the bearing of the Battalion, and turning
to the many returned heroes from the Front, said, "Did you see
Ballantine s Brigade go by?"
After the Division had returned in close column, the various
Battalions were marched to their Camps, and shortly after, the
Minister of Militia motored over to the Ante-Room of the 76th,
there to congratulate the O.C. and the Officers on the bearing of
the Battalion, and to repeat his desire already informally ex
pressed that the Battalion should proceed to the Front as a Unit.
In the Battalion orders of the following day the feelings of the
Commanding Officer were thus expressed: D.O. Pt. 1, 23rd Sept.
1915:
"The
Commanding Officer wishes to congratulate all ranks on
the splendid appearance of the Battalion during the Review on
Wednesday, which evoked the highest praise from Major General
Sir Sam Hughes and Officers of the Headquarters Staff. He
trusts that at the Review on Saturday, by Sir Robert Borden, the
Regiment will make a similar showing."
22 Historical Record oj the
This confidence and trust in the Officers and men of his Bat
talion was amply justified on the following Saturday. Although
called for 10 a.m., it was nearly noon when the Parade began to
move, so that it was only possible to march past
in Column, yet
so well did the Battalions carry themselves, that the message

which heads this section of the History of the Battalion was des
Militia and
patched by Sir Robert Borden through the Minister of
Defence to the Camp.
CONGRATULATORY MESSAGE FROM SIR ROBERT BORDEN
By Hon. the Minister of Militia and

direct instructions of the
Defence, the following message from Sir Robert Borden, Prime
Minister of the Dominion of Canada, is published for the informa
tion of all concerned. :
at Niagara. The
congratulate you upon the splendid Camp
"I
physique, spirit and bearing

of the men are magnificent. Sani
are Camp Orders No.
tary and other arrangements
excellent."
560, of Sept. 28th, 1915.

Once more, on Oct. 7th, the troops in Camp were reviewed,
this the most notable of the three, as His Royal Highness
being
Connaught, Governor-General of Canada, was
the Duke of the
Officer. The various batteries of Artillery and three
reviewing
a
Brigades of Infantry passed the saluting base, making again
and impressing the Governor-General very
splendid appearance,
greatly.
In after Orders of Oct. 7th, 1915, by the Camp Commandant,
Col. W. A. Logie, the following congratulatory message from
His
Royal Highness was issued:

is commanded by Field Marshal
"The Camp Commandant
His Royal Highness, Arthur W. P. A. Duke of Connaught and of
Strathearn, K.G., etc., Governor-General of Canada, to promul
order of His Royal Highness:

gate the following
"I Commanding upon the splendid
congratulate the Officer
and physique of the Officers, non-commissioned
spirit, bearing,
officers and men of the Overseas forces Canadian Expeditionary
Force, concentrated at Niagara Camp, upon the very evident

keenness and earnestness of all ranks to acquire proficiency, and
upon the progress they have made in their training, particularly

those units which have been only a short time in Camp.
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the services and departments well administered.
"The Staff Officers have been unsparing in their endeavours to
help the troops by every possible means."

MUSKETRY
RESULTS OF SHOOTING TARGET PRACTICE, ETC.
"A" Co. Marksmen... 4
1st Class 14
2nd Class 114 Average 59.9
3rd Class 23
"B" Co. Marksmen... 2
1st Class 25
2nd Class
3rd Class
"C" Co. Marksmen... 4
1st Class 6 Average 56 2
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2nd Class 134

3rd Class
"D" Co. Marksmen... 3
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2nd Class 124

3rd Class
Details. Marksmen ... 2
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2nd Class 197

3rd Class
MARKSMEN
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A" Co. 141119 Sergt. A. E. Faulkner 96

141265 Pte. W. Oldland 93
Lieut. L. B. Husband 92
142147 Pte. G, Wilder 90
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B "
Co. 141343 J. B. Day 91

141339 Sergt.-Maj. A. C. Cairns 90
"C" Co. 141728 Pte. S. A. Merriam 92
141590 Sergt. D. McPhail 91
141594 Sergt. P. Benson 90
142344 Pte. L. Cattermole 90
Capt. L. B. Henry 92
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D" Co. 142211 Pte. C. Robinson 90

142116 Pte. S. K. Lount 90
Details. 142146 Pte. T. White, M.G.S 94
141906 Pte. S. Matheson, M.G.S 91
76th OS. Battalion C.E.F. 25
SIGNALLING
CERTIFICATES OF ARMY SIGNALLING
Cert. No. 5808 Grade B., Lce.-Corp. A. Parkhouse.
"
Cert. No. 5809 Pte. E. J. Bayliss.

Cert. No. 5810 Pte. F. J. Mitchell.
Cert. No. 5811 Lce.-Corp. G. H. Snow.
1st Class ("Flags") Corp. F. J. Mitchell.
MEDALS
Lce.-Corp. E. J. Bayliss Best men in their respective classes in
Pte. F. H. Brunton Divisional School, 2nd Division.
III
STATIONS AT WHICH THE BATTALION

HAS BEEN EMPLOYED, ETC.
Niagara Camp, Ont. Taken on strength of Camp, July, 28th, 1915-
Struck Camp for Barrie, Nov. 5th, 1915.
March to Hamilton:
St. Catharines. Arrived Nov. 5th. Departed Nov. 6th, 1915.

Grimsby Park. Arrived Nov. 6th. Departed Nov. 8th, 1915.
Hamilton. Arrived Nov. 8th. Departed Nov. 10th, 1915.
Barrie, Ont. Arrived Nov. 10th, 1915.
"A" Co. to Collingwood, "B" Co. to Orillia. Arrived Nov. 10th,

1915.
1, 1915
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C. H. Redshaw F. Rice A. E. Moss R. Russell
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BADGES AND DEVICES

REGIMENTAL BADGE
The Cap Badge to be the Maple Leaf in bronze, 1^ inches high.
On the centre of the Maple Leaf is embossed number
in silver the
surmounted by the Royal Crown.

"76,"
Beneath the number
is the word "Overseas" in bronze;
"76"
at the bottom of the
Leaf the word "Canada" in silver.
Collar badges the same as the Cap Badge, but 1% inches high.
design with sample was submitted

The above on Sept. 15th,
1915, to the Minister of Militia, and approved,
notified by the
D.O.O. and Q.M.G. 2 D. 34-7-44, dated Sept. 30th, 1915.
REGIMENTAL MOTTO
The motto of the Battalion is "STAND FAST."
ALTERATIONS IN CLOTHING, ARMS,

EQUIPMENT, ETC.
RANK BADGES
Thefollowing notification appeared in Camp Orders No. 4,
Aug. 25th, 1915:
4. BADGES OF RANK. Badges of Rank to be worn on the sleeve.

Under Canadian Regulations badges of rank are worn on the
shoulder strap, but under Imperial Regulations they are worn
on the sleeve.
Inasmuch as the Canadian Expeditionary Forces on leaving
Canada pass under the control of the Imperial authorities,
badges of rank, in the case of Officers of the Canadian Expedi
tionary Forces, should be worn on the sleeve, and the change
must be made before proceeding overseas.
H.Q. 96-11-49, dated 23-8-15.
DRESS OF W.O. s AND STAFF SERGTS.

WarrantOfficers and Staff Sergeants armed in peace with a
sword, on Active Service, be armed and equipped in the same
will,
way as N.C.O. s and men in their Unit. (C.O. No. 4, dated Sep.
21, 1915.) (M.O. 136 of 1915.)
WEARING OF SWORDS BY OFFICERS OF THE C.E-F.
It is notified for the information of all concerned that swords

are not to be worn on parades and other duties by Officers of the
Canadian Expeditionary Force unless otherwise directed. (C.O.
No. 6, d/. 13/11/15).
NEW PATTERN FORAGE CAP FOR C.E.F.

It is notified for the information of all concerned that a new
soft forage cap with curtain has been approved for issue to the
troops of the Canadian Expeditionary Force.

This cap will take the place of the winter cap hitherto in use
and issues will be made as soon as caps are received from contract
ors. (C.O. No. 8, d/. 11/12/15).
DRESS OFFICERS, W.O. s, AND STAFF SERGTS., C.E.F.

As swords are not carried by Officers, frogs of Sam Browne
belts should be discarded.
Battalion Sergeants-Major and Quartermaster Sergeants should
wear belts without slings.
Battalion Sergeants-Major of the Canadian Expeditionary
Force are armed with revolvers, not swords.
(C.O. No. 9, d/. 27/1/16. cf. M.O. No.136 of 1915).
ESTABLISHMENT OF OVERSEAS
BATTALION
HEADQUARTERS STAFF.
Officers. Sgts. B.orD. R.&F. Total.
Lieut.-Colonel 1
Senior Major 1
Junior Major 1
Adjutant 1
Assistant Adjutant 1
Quartermaster 1
Signalling Officer 1
Transport Officer 1
Sergt.-Major 1
Q.M. Sergt 1
Orderly Room Clerk 1
Sergt. Drummer 1
Sergt. Cook 1
Transport Sergt 1
Sergt. Shoemaker 1
DRIVERS, IST LINE TRANSPORT.

For Vehicles 9
For Spare Animals
Batmen (b) 10
PIONEERS.
Pioneer Sergt 1
Pioneers . . 10
SIGNALLERS.
1
Signalling Sergt
Signalling Corporal
Signallers (Privates) (c)
15
STRETCHER-BEARERS.
Stretcher-Bearers . . 16
Orderlies for Medical Officer (d) . . . . . . 2
Martin W. Cliffo J. Hannah A. Jones W. Polls II. Huwkyunl
rp. J. Simpson F. C. Husk W. Arnold IJ. Pestridge F. Richardson Bugler L. Robins
lidd J. Armstrong K. Ktheridge A. Porter
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Regiment. Officers. Sgts. B. or D. R. & F. Total.

Paymaster 1
Medical Officer. A.M.C 1
Personnel for Water Duties (e) . . . . . . 5

Armourer Sergt 1
Total Headquarters, including

attached 10 10 .. 70 90
MACHINE-GUN SECTION.
Subaltern 1
Sergeants 2
Corporal . . . . 1
Privates 24
Drivers 1st Line Transport . . . . 6
Batman (b) . . .
1
Total Machine-Gun Section. .1 2 32 35
COMPANY ESTABLISHMENT.
Major (or Capt. Commanding) 1 ....
Captain 2nd in Command ... 1
Subalterns 4
Co. Sergt. Major 1
Co. Q.M. Sergt 1
Sergeants 8
Corporals . . 10
Drummers or Buglers . . 4
Privates 188
Batmen (b) 6
Drivers 1st Line Transport. ... 3
Total Company (f) 6 10 4 207 227
DETAILS LEFT AT THE BASE.
Sergt. of the Band 1
Sergt. Master Tailor. . . 1

Regiment. Officers. Sgts. B. or D. R. & F. Total.

Store-men
First Reinforcement. . 12 . . . .
91
4
Total Base 1 4 . . 95 100
Lance- Corporals in Battalion 49

Lance-Sergeants per Company 2
TOTAL STRENGTH OF BATTALION.
H.Q. Staff 10 10 70 90
M.G. Section 1 2 32 35
Companies 24 40 16 40 788 908
Base & Band 1 4 19 96 120
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VIII
ALTERATIONS AND ADDITIONS TO

THE ESTABLISHMENT
BAND.
July 28th, 1915. 2D. 34-7-44.

Authorization was granted for a Band, One Sergeant and 19
men.
ESTABLISHMENT OF OVERSEAS UNITS C.E.F.

December 6th, 1915. H.Q. 593-6-2.
It is notified for the information of all concerned that the fol
lowing additions to the War Establishment of an Infantry Battalion

are authorized:
One Chaplain to be attached to Headquarters.

One Pay Sergeant may be attached to Headquarters.
In details left at the base, delete "Sergeant of the Band," and
for Reinforcement, 91" read "First Reinforcement, 92."
"First
One Supernumerary Lieutenant is also authorized to be added

to each Squadron, Battery, or Company, if it is desired.
MUSKETRY OFFICER.
February 2nd, 1916. D.O. 4. 2D. 34-7-44.
The Commanding Officer of each Overseas Battalion will make
the appointment of Musketry Officer as soon as possible. This
Officermust be already qualified in Musketry and must be relieved
from all other duties on receiving his appointment.
WATER DUTIES.
January 21st, 1916. D.O. 8.
The personnel attached for Water Duties in all units of the

Canadian Expeditionary Force will be provided on the arrival of
the unit in England or when the unit embarks to take the field.
Units already provided with this
personnel will take steps to ab
sorb the men in the ranks at the earliest
possible date.
TRANSPORT OFFICER.
February 14th, 1916. 2D. 34-3-1.
Transport Officer is not authorized.
SERGT. PAY CLERK.

Each of the O.C. s Infantry Units may select a suitable man
from their establishment and make him
Acting Sergt. Pay Clerk
with pay and allowance of a Pay
Sergeant. (H.Q. 593-1-73,
dated May 5th, 1915.)
APPOINTMENT OF N.C.O. s TO THE C.E.F.

It is hereby notified for the information of all concerned that
all N.C.O. appointed to the C.E.F. must, unless they are quali
s
fied for their rank,
be appointed provisionally, so that they can be
reverted at any time that the interests of the service so
requires.
(H.Q. 875-20-5, dated November 1st, 1915. Camp Orders 9.d/
9/11/15.)
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Lackey W. Burrows J. Gallagher F. Davies J. Hodkinson
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REGIMENTAL ADMINISTRATION
PHYSICAL STANDARD FOR RECRUITS, CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY
FORCE. ALTERATIONS.
With reference to the general instructions for enlistment in the
C.E.F. the following alterations have been made:
(1). Age is as at present 18 to 45.
(2). Height will be reduced from 5 ft. 3 in. to 5 ft. 2 in, for all
Corps except Artillery, and 5 ft. 4 in. for Artillery.

(3). Chest measurement thirty-three (33) inches as a minimum
measurement for men between ages of 18 and 30, and thirty-four
(34) inches for men from the ages of 30 to 45 years of age.
(C.O. No. 4, dated 26th July, 1915.)
ENLISTMENT REGULATIONS CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.

1. A General Order has been passed
regarding enlistment
Regulations in the Canadian Expeditionary Force, as follows:
(a). Consent of wife not necesasry.
(b). Enlistment of men at 18 years valid without consent of

Parents or Guardians.
(c). Discharge by purchase not a right, but a privilege to be
granted only in very exceptional cases and subject to application

therefor to O.C. Unit and A.A.G. 2nd Division being made within
three months after enlistment and accompanied by Deposit Re
ceipt for Fifty Dollars. (Camp after Order 20 Aug., 1915.)
CIVILIAN CLOTHING CANADIAN EXPEDITIONARY FORCE.

It is notified for the information of all concerned that the sum
of $10, which
withheld for a period of six months from the pay
is
of every man enlisted on or after March 1st, 1915, is to

provide for
the cost of Civilian Clothing supplied to men discharged within 6
months of their enlistment, and also to partly compensate the
Government for Military issues made to men who desert. After
6 months service, or on termination of engagements, the amount
may be repaid, and Civilian Clothing supplied free of charge.
In very special cases, for instance, where a man is
seriously
injured in carrying out his military duties, and thereby discharged,
the $10 may be remitted and Civilian Clothing issued to him on
the authority of the Officer Commanding the Division. (C.O.
No. 4, dated August 6th, 1915.)
DRAFTS RECEIVED AND

DESPATCHED
DRAFTS RECEIVED
1915
Aug. 26th. From 13th Royal Regiment Rank & File. 13
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35th Regt. Simcoe Foresters

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Aug. 31st.
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20th Regt. Halton Rifles 55

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Sept. 14th.
91st Regt. Canadian High
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Sept. 17th.
landers 77
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Sept. 18th. 20th Regt. Halton Rifles 23

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35th Regt. Simcoe Foresters

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Sept. 22nd.
DRAFTS DESPATCHED
Sept. 30th. Overseas Reinforcing Draft 5 Officers, 8 Ser
geants, 8 Corporals, 2 Buglers, 232 Rank and
File 255
Officers-
Lieut. H. C. Young, 31st Regt.
Lieut. C. E. H. Thomas, 19th Regt.
Lieut. W. O. Brown, 91st Regt.
Lieut. N. Nicholson, 91st Regt.
Lieut. A. Bowles, 36th Regt.
DRAFT FOR THE 37TH OVERSEAS BATTALION.

Oct. 21st. Rank and File. 71
RE-INFORCING DRAFT FOR OVERSEAS

On August 1st, word was received from Headquarters that the
76th was to supply a draft for re-inforcing the Overseas Battalions
of 5 Lieutenants, 8 Sergeants, 2 Buglers, 8 Corporals and 232
Rank and File, a total of 255 all ranks.
Though the O.C. would have greatly preferred to have taken
his Battalion overseas intact, yet the need of fresh drafts of men
to fill up vacancies caused by "casualties" was so great, that
steps
were at once taken to select, train and equip the quota asked for.
Lieutenants H. C. Young, W. O. Brown, W. H. Fair, A. C. Bowles
and C. E. H. Thomas were selected by Colonel Ballantine as
Officers of the Draft, but owing to the resignation of Lieut. W. H.
Fair, the name of Lieut. N. Nicholson was submitted in his place
and accepted, and after two months strenuous training, the Draft
left Camp for England on Thursday, Sept. 30th.
The previous night was one long to be remembered. At half-
past four the draft paraded and were addressed by the Camp
Chaplain, who presented a Bible to each man. At supper they
were the honoured guests of the Battalion, objects alike of keen
solicitude for their physical welfare, and of envy of their
good
fortune. The good wishes of the Colonel, Officers and Men of the
76th were conveyed to them with considerable
feeling by the
Colonel, who, in the course of his remarks, said, "You are going
overseas to be the vanguard and, for a while, the
representatives
of the 76th Battalion, and
you have in the honour
your keeping
and the good name of this, one of the best Battalions in Canada.
This honour and good name is something that cannot be
bought
save at the cost of personal effort and sacrifice. Into
your keep
ing we entrust it as you go to "The Front," and we who are left
behind will do all in our power to raise the standard of the Bat
talion still higher if possible. When you are called on to fight,
fight hard, and may God in His love and mercy guide you through
all."
The evening was spent in various fotms of amusement, a per

ambulation of the Camp being a leading feature, and next morn-
ing saw the Draft embark Toronto and "Further," leaving us

for
a sad, a trifle jealous because
little we were not going for a while.
They were a fine body of officers and men, and will undoubtedly
play their part with credit to the Battalion whence they were
drafted.
On arriving at Toronto they were met by the Chaplain who
wished them God speed and said good-bye as they entrained for
Quebec.
J. H. Woodhousc G. H. Bryer G. Wilder C. Tadd G. Gallimore
:orp. R. Guest Lce.-Corp. A. C. Clark G. C. Somerville E. Bryer H. Greenwood
E. Gough N. Maxwell J. Button H. Little \V. Carter

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MARCH TO HAMILTON
THARLY in October it was made known that the Battalion
I ^ would winter in Barrie, Collingwood and Orillia, Co.
"A"
going to Collingwood, "B" to Orillia, and the remainder to Barrie.

On the 21st Daily Order No. 716 stated, "No further leave to
Officers, or passes to N.C.O. s or men can be granted from, and
including, this date, etc. This is owing to the movement of

troops
commencing on the 25th inst.
A "Memorandum for the movement of troops of the Overseas
Forces from Niagara-on-the-Lake to Toronto Autumn,
1915,"
was issued, in which the 76th was scheduled to leave on Wednes
day, Nov. 3rd.
On Tuesday, Nov. 2nd, the Colonel and Officers entertained
the Sergeants of the Battalion, first at the "Kitchener"
Moving
Picture Theatre, where a splendid programme was and
put on,
afterwards at a "Farewell to
supper in Camp. Niagara"
The date of departure was changed, owing to the 58th Battalion
joining in the march, to Thursday Nov. 4, and everything was in
readiness early that morning for the Battalion to move. There
was a fine rain falling as Reveille sounded, but no one seemed to
give it a thought, being keyed up to concert pitch for the march
to St. Catharines and onwards.
Suddenly a bolt fell from the
blue, when a telegram reached the Colonel
ordering the Battalion
to "Stand fast" for the day, as weather conditions on the line of
march had halted the 81st Battalion at
Grimsby, and the whole
movement was delayed for a day. It was a very great
disappoint
ment to all, but promptly arrangements were made to entertain
the men and herein the Band did
yeoman service, a con providing
cert in the afternoon in the Y.M.C.A. and one at night
tent, in
the Town Hall. Billets were also provided in various public in
stitutions for the men to sleep, and so the hours
passed until at
mid-day on the 5th November, the "Parade" sounded and the
Battalion started on its march to winter As it swung
quarters.
along the road it suddenly became apparent that the in training
route marching at Camp was bearing fruit, for as mile by mile
was reeled off and "
times
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were taken, it was found that the column

was eating up the distance at the steady rate of a mile in 15 minutes.

Without showing the least sign of fatigue, the Battalion swung
into St. Catharines in record time and proceeded to the Armouries
in the grounds of which the Camp was pitched. Many of the
men, especially those of and Companies,
"A" had been look
"B"
ing forward to spending Sunday in Hamilton, where indeed pre

parations had been specially made for our reception, and in order
to obviate disappointment the Colonel proposed to the men that
the 76th should make the two marches to Grimsby and on to
Hamilton on the one day, Saturday. The suggestion was hailed
with delight, but unfortunately it was found impossible to carry it
out, so we had to content ourselves with the schedule which meant
on to Grimsby on Saturday, and halt there on Sunday.
Once more the men moved with a swing and determination
which augured well for a quick march, and a second record went
by the board as we marched into Camp at Grimsby Park.
On Sunday we had the usual Church Parade and afterwards
were free to spend the rest of the day as we would, there being
only one restriction, a somewhat unexpected one, viz., no one was
allowed out of Camp grounds.
A sumptuous dinner was provided by the ladies of Grimsby
and was followed by an equally splendid supper, chicken pies and
cakes in abundance being added to the ordinary day s rations.
Monday morning saw everyone early astir for the last lap of
the route, with Hamilton as the objective, and so well did the men
acquit themselves that almost an hour before the citizens of Ham
ilton expected them, the head of the column entered the suburbs
of the city, and the strains of the combination March, "Bab-el-
Mandeb," were heard as the Battalion made its way along the
streets.
Word was hurriedly passed on and ere we reached
of its arrival
"The the streets were thronged with enthusiastic
Armouries"
crowds, who cheered the Battalion on its way having on this last
trek added another to its marching laurels and setting a record for
marching which will stand for some time.
CAMP ORDERS BY COL. W. A. Loom, COMMANDANT,

EXHIBITION CAMP TORONTO,
Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1915.
MARCH NIAGARA TO TORONTO.

The Officer Commanding 2nd Division noted with great
pride and satisfaction the magnificent spirit and "esprit de
corps"
shown during the tactical movement of troops from
Niagara to Toronto.
Where all did so well, it would be unfair to select particular
Battalions.
Any Battalion that completed the march without a single
is of which the
casualty can rest assured the performance
oldest seasoned soldiers of any country might well be proud.
Let this spirit, which has so splendidly shown itself, con
tinue; and let Battalions jealously guard their reputations
thus established.
TRAINING IN WINTER QUARTERS

Battalion was given a
day s halt at Hamilton, and on
Wednesday, Nov. 10th, entrained for Winter Quarters at
Barrie, etc. Halts on the journey were made at
Georgetown
where a lavish supply of provisions was
brought by the ladies of
the town for the men and at
Cookstown, which had done so well
in recruiting. The band played selections at both places, much
to the delight of the townsfolk.
On reaching Allandale Junction, the left half Battalion, which
was to winter in Barrie,
detrained, and the Colonel was greeted
by the Mayor and Corporation of Barrie (J. H. Craig,
officially
Esq.,Mayor) the Parliamentary Representative of the Riding of
;
South Simcoe (W. A. Boys,

Esq., K.C.), and the Representatives
of the various local
public bodies.
Without loss of time the troops formed column of route and
preceded by the official representatives, Boy Scouts, Cadet Corps,
etc., marched to the Armouries in Queen s Park, making a circuit
of the principal streets of the town.
On arriving at the Park addresses of welcome were delivered
by the Mayor of Barrie, and Mr. Boys, M.P., after which the men
were entertained by the ladies of the town at dinner in their Mess
Rooms.
Reassembling on the East of the Armouries after dinner the
Colonel, in a very few but most telling sentences, called on the
men to respond to the trust and confidence in reposed them,
and to prove themselves worthy of the regard and esteem of the
townsfolk.
Quickly settling down into their new Quarters the work of
training was carried steadily on, the weather, up till Xmas,
keep
ing sufficiently open to enable tactical exercises to be worked out
and practical schemes of attack and defence to be
studied, and,
even after a more rigorous season of snow, frost and intense cold
set in, the desire to attain and to
proficiency satisfy the rigorous
requirements of the O.C., so enthused the rank and file, that,
through the many weeks of varying climatic conditions; snow,
thaw, slush, frost, ice (skating rink quality), flurries and heavy fall,
there was nothing but a ready response to the commands of Com-
3cott C. Toney C. Hull C. McPherson W. J. Cairnes
J. Day Corp. H. McKay H. Ormerod W. Mclntosh K. A. Smith

F. Hedges H. Clair J. Dunn J. Mayhevv
F. Starr J. Park J. Warburton
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pany Officers andN.C.O. s when the men were called out to

their
follow the Colonel in Route Marches, or to engage in the various
field exercises of an intensely practical character which the O.C.
devised, whether at Shell Trap Farm, or Lake Shore Road, away

to Midhurst or hiking along the Penetang Road.
Learning by our mistakes, the half Battalion in Barrie and the
Companies in Orillia and Collingwood steadily progressed, and it
was with a confidence in their ability to stand any test, that the
visit of the G.O.C. 2nd Division Brig.-Gen. W. A. Logic, on Feb.
4th, 1916, to inspect the Battalion was looked forward to with the
hope that it would seal the 76th with the much wished for
word of approval, "Fit and ready for Overseas."
That the outlying Companies and the Headquarters Parade
earned this encomium, can hardly be doubted, although owing to
the state of the parade ground at Barrie little drill could be per
formed, yet at Collingwood and Orillia intense satisfaction was
given to the G.O.C. by the Companies and he expressed himself
as satisfied with the past work and present condition of the Bat
talion.
The War Office in England having asked the Government of
Canada for an immediate despatch of 14 Battalions to the Old
Land, the 76th are polishing up and awaiting the expected call.
"Venial quam celerrime."
RECREATIONS, SPORTS, ETC.

What
"
are we to do with the men during their free hours?"
HHIS perhaps, and especially in Camps, one of the most

is
questions to answer satisfactorily.

difficult Yet we venture
to think that the question was most
satisfactorily answered in the
case of the 76th Battalion. Ever in his mind
keeping uppermost
the trinity of his men s
make-up, the O.C. gave his attention to
the threefold training whereby each of his men should
be, as in
dividuals, superior to the Hun, etc., etc., enemy. Athletics and
athletic contestswere therefore provided for the men, and on
Aug. 10th were placed under the care of Capt. Biggs.
The Y.M.C.A. did yeoman service in this respect, while from
the Sportsmen s League the Battalion received athletic outfits for
Quoits, Baseball, Football, etc., in ample supply. gladly pay We
our tribute to them and wish
every success to the Sportsmen s
Battalion, 180th, in its splendid endeavour to raise another dis
tinctive unit for service in the C.E-F.
Every afternoon as soon as "Dismiss" was sounded,
hurrying
figures, in athletic attire, could be seen dashing to the "Theatre
de Combat," in close proximity to the Y.M.C.A.
home, and
or "dashes," middle distances races, or
"sprints"
longer tests of
endurance were all indulged in, the 76th
winning its share of
laurels.
Inter-battalion leagues were instituted in Baseball
and Foot
ball,and though we may have covered ourselves more with
gore
than glory in the former, yet in the latter we
brought honour to
the Battalion, so that in Daily Orders No. 367, of
Sept. 8, 1915,
we read with pride the following announcement:
C.O. and Officers of the 76th Battalion hear with
"The
much pleasure and interest that the Regimental team has won
the Championship, and extend heartiest
congratulations to
the team."
All thus was well for the outdoor life of the Battalion, but the
second part of that trinity, which the O.C. was so well guarding,
must be cared for. And so to while away the hours between sup
per and "first
post," concerts were arranged and proved a won-
drous incentive to better if not greater effort, on the part of

individual performers, quartettes, and Band. May we here be
permitted to speak of the Band? With the men who, in the en
thusiasm of the moment, had valiantly stepped forward to be
when on the 30th July the Colonel began
enrolled as Musicians,
the organization of his Battalion, Bandmaster Hughes had worked
from a little before Reveille until (with words "horribile dictu")
long after "Retreat." Yet day by day we all felt that a brighter
tone, a more lilting tune, a snappier cadence was given us by
"Our and after several "overtures," "marches," "selec
Band,"
tions," had been given at the Concerts, at last the chrysalis of im

maturity was broken and in fuller life and more splendid vigour,
with harmony regnant and interpretation to a layman perfect,
Our Band played and the Battalion burst itself in cheering, as it
realized what a Band means to a Battalion.
But success always invites competition, and as Thanksgiving
Day drew near, with all its splendid opportunities for sinking rank
in the glory of a common rejoicing, the officers felt that insufficient
recognition had been paid to their talents when Bandmaster Hughes
was forming his band. To remove any possible probable doubt
whatever as to the loss he had sustained, the Junior Major rallied
his forces, called for and insisted on strenuous practice, and at
length when the great Dominion Thanksgiving Day came and the
Battalion were to at meat" together, lead a parade around
"sit
the camp, both before and after meat, which so aroused the musi
cal talent deeply hidden in the twists of cornets, and valves of
tenors, that the Regimental Band perforce followed The Band and
tried, in vain, to play its wandering harmonies, while the Drum
Major wielded his Boxing Glove Staff in wondrous time and

measure.
On August 16th, there was held a function which appeals espec-
ically to every Cook s son, son of a Belted Earl,"
"Duke s son,
or in Canada s parlance Bloomin officer or Tommy.
A Red Cross F6te was to held and among the minor, very minor,
attractions because they were only spectacular not speculative
monetarily were exhibitions of drill, tug of war by Battalion
teams, etc.
We entered a team heavy weights, but untrained and though
we passed through the preliminary stages, we met our match in
the final with the 35th trained to a hair who, thanks to that
long ( !
!) period of training, beat our boys.
When it became known that the Camp would

shortly change
itsvenue arrangements were made to hold a Battalion
Athletic
meeting. Once more the Sportsmen s League came to our
help
and donated medals for the contests.
In order that every man might it was
play his part, arranged
to hold contests on October 23rd,
Company and Final Battalion
contests on October 30th.
Great interest was taken in the Sports, the
following events
being arranged:
100 yards Dash.

220 yards Race.
440 yards Race.
One Mile.
High Jump.
Long Jump.
Hop, Step and Jump.
Putting the Shot.
One Mile Walking Race in Full Marching Order.
The results of the Company Contests were as follows:
100 yards Dash "A" Co. Sergt. A. Cherriere, Ptes. S. E. An-

gove and N. C. Maxwell.
"B" Co. Lee. Corp. A. Bain, Pte. G. D. Geer.
"C" Co. Pte. W. McCann, Pte. F. H. Brunton.
"D" Co. Pte. A. R. Arnold, Pte. T. A. Law
rence, Lt. J. E. Brown.
Hd. Qrs., and Base.
220 yards Race Co. Ptes. E. G. Bell, S. E. Angove, N.

"A"
C. Maxwell.
"B" Co. Lee. Corp. Bain.
"C" Co. Pte. W. McCann, Lee. Corp. F. Best.
"D" Co. Ptes. T. A. Lawrence, W. N.
Hopper,
Lt. J. E. Brown.
Hd. Qrs., and Base. R. R. Thompson.
440 yards Race "A" Co. Pte. N. C. Maxwell, Pte. S. E. An

gove, Pte. W. A. Cranston.
G. Magee C. L. Duplock G. Fuller F. Pottle J. Charlton
timers J. C. Stephenson W. Garnham A. McFadyen H. Makinson
n C. Roberts F. Goodall G. Grant T. Baker
Moores C. Fletcher Bugler R. Spaxman

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Hd. Qrs. and Base. Pte. A. W. Potts.
One Mile Race "A" Co. Ptes. R. E- Butterworth, E. G. Bell,

S. E. Angove, and W. A. Cranston.
"B" Co. Ptes. T. Brown, G. D. Geer, Lee.
Corp. A. Bain.
"C" Co. Corp. C. H. Howarth, Pte. W. Mc-
Cann, Pte. F. Whyte.
"D" Co. Corp. G. K. Riddle, Corp. R. Lundy,
Pte. H. T. West.
Hd. Qrs. and Base. Pte. A. W. Potts.
High Jump "A" Co. Sergt. A. Cherriere.

"B" Co. Ptes. J. B. Webb, and T. M. Kil-
patrick.
"C" Co. Pte. F. H. Brunton, Corp. F. J. Kil-
gour.
"D" Co. Ptes. W. E. Burrows, A. R. Arnold,
Lt. J. E. Brown.
Hd. Qrs. and Base. Pte. F. E. Hazell.
Long Jump "A" Co. Ptes. E. G. Bell, and W. D. Stephens.

"B" Co. Pte. T. M. Kilpatrick.
"C" Co. Corp. D. J. Kilgour, and Pte. E. J.
McGirr.
"D" Co. Ptes. A. R. Arnold, and W. E-
Burrows.
Hd. Qrs. and Base. Pte. F. E. Hazell.
Hop, Step and
Jump "A" Co. Pte. E. G. Bell.
"B" Co. Pte. T. M. Kilpatrick.
"C" Co. Corp. F. J. Kilgour, and Pte. E.
J.
McGirr.
"D"Co. Ptes. A. R. Arnold, and J. A. C.
Baker.
Hd. Qrs. and Base.
Putting the Shot (16 Ibs.)

SEVENTY-SIXTH O.S. BATTALION C.E.F.

ATHLETIC SPORTS
OCTOBER 30th, 1915.
LT.-COL. J. BALLANTINE, D.S.O., Commanding Officer.
Battalion Sports Committee:
CAPT. E. R. J. BIGGS, President.

MAJOR S. J.
HUGGINS,
CAPT. A. H. A. ARBUTHNOT.
RESULTS OF THE BATTALION FINAL CONTEST
100 yards Dash 1st. Sergt. A. Cherriere, "A" Co.

2d. Pte. A. R. Arnold, "D" Co.
3rd. Lieut. J. E. Brown, "D" Co.
220 yards Dash 1st. Lieut. J. E. Brown, "D" Co.

2d. Pte. T. A. Lawrence "D" Co.
3rd. Pte. F. E. Hazell, Hd. Qrs.
440 yards Race 1st. Pte. S. E. Angove, "A" Co.

2d. Pte. W. McCann, "C" Co.
3rd. Lee. Corp. A. Bain,
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B "
Co.
One Mile Race 1st. Pte. T. Brown, "B" Co.

2d. Corp. C. H. Howarth, "C" Co.
3rd. Pte. W. A. Cranston, "A" Co.
Long Jump 1st. Pte. T. M. Kilpatrick, 16 ft. 8> ins., "B"
Co.
2d. Pte. W. E. Burrows, 15 ft. 10> ins., "D"
Co.
3rd. Pte. W. D. Stephens, "A" Co.
High Jump 1st. Pte. T. M. Kilpatrick, 4 ft. 10 ins., "B"
Co.
2d. Lieut. J. E. Brown, "D" Co.
3rd. Sergt. A. Cherriere, "A" Co.
Hop, Step and
Jump 1st. Pte. T. M. Kilpatrick, "B"
Co., 38 ft.
3^ ins.
2d. Pte. E. G. Bell, "A" Co.
Putting the Shot 1st. Pte. T. M. Kilpatrick, "B"

Co., 29 ft. 3 ins.
2d. Capt. L. B. Henry, "D" Co.
3rd. Pte. C. Watson, "B" Co.
One Mile Walking

Race Heavy Marching Order
1st. Pte. R. E- Butterworth, "B" Co., Time:
10 mins. 10 sec.
2d. Pte. W. Mackie, "D" Co.
3rd. Pte. J. A. Cottier, Hd. Qrs.
4th. Q. M. Sergt. T. Rutherford, "B" Co.
Best Athlete in
the Battalion Pte. T. M. Kilpatrick.
AT BARRIE
The welcome given to the Half -Battalion when it marched into
Barrie augured well for the social life of the men during their
stay in Winter Quarters. But the first movement in that direction
was made by the Colonel, who immediately set about organizing
the recreations of the men.
While the open weather continued baseball was indulged in
on the Park, to give way at last to the winter sport of Hockey.
The 76th Battalion was entered in the O.H.A. both in the Inter
mediates and Juniors, a strong organization being elected as follows :
D.O. No. 875, d/. Dec. 7, 1915.
PRESIDENT Lt.Col. J. Ballantine, D.S.O.

HON. PRES. W. A. Boys, Esq., K.C., M.P.
VicE-PRES. Major R. R. Barber.
HON. VicE-PRES. Simon Dyment, Esq., Capt. Jory,
122nd. Bn. ( C.E.F.
SECRETARY Major G. R. Rodgers.

TREASURER Lt. A. P. Menzies.
COMMITTEE Lts. T. D. McMillan, F. W. Burnham,
C. T. Miller, A. H. Tudhope.
The hockey players of the Battalion were quickly gathered

under Lieut. McMillan. The
together and at once began training
intermediates were played in Group 9 and the Juniors in "A"
Group 10 and the following schedule of games was arranged.
INTERMEDIATE TEAM
Group 9 "A" Clubs: Alliston, Collingwood, Midland, 76th

Battalion.
3rd, 1916 76th beat Midland at Midland, 10-9.

January,
7th,
"
76th beat Midland at Barrie, 5-4.

1-4.
76th lost to Collingwood at Barrie,
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10th,
14th,
"
76th beat Alliston at Alliston, 10-5.

21st,
"
76th beat Alliston at Barrie, 22-4.

76th lost to Collingwood at Collingwood,
"
24th,
2-6.
32.
Matches played, 6; won 4, lost 2; goals for 50, against
Tied for Group with Collingwood and Midland.
9
Bracebridge and Orillia tied for Group
"B".
To decide the district the following schedule was arragned:
A. Bracebridge Bracebridge won.

v. Orillia;
B. Collingwood Midland; Midland won.v.
C. 76th Bn. v. Winner of 76th Bn. beat Bracebridge.

"A";
D. Winner of v. Winner of Midland beat 76th Bn.

"B" "C";
Feb. 4th, 76th O.S. Bn., lost to Bracebridge at Bracebridge,

4-5.
Feb. 9th 76th O.S. Bn., won from Bracebridge at Barrie, 6-3.
76th Bn. won the round by 10 Goals to 8.
4-3.
D. Feb. 15th 76th O.S. Bn. beat Midland at Barrie,
2-8
D. Feb. 17th 76th O.S. Bn lost to Midland at Midland,
76th Bn. lost the round by 11 Goals to 6.
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J. McRoberts \V. A. Dutch J. Wilkinson P. Reynolds T. Gardner
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Group 10. Clubs Midland, Orillia, 76th O.S. Battalion C.E.F.
January 4th, 1916 76th Bn. beat Midland at Barrie, 12-5.

Bn. beat Midland at Midland, 9-3.
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beat Orillia at Barrie, 11-14.
76th Battalion winners of Group 10.
February, 8th 1916 76th Bn. won from Collingwood at Barrie,

7-6.
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wood, 7-9.
76th O.S. Bn. lost on round, 14-15.
Up to Christmas, Concerts were given in the Town Hall by

the Battalion, a special effort being made on Thursday, December
16th, when a splendid programme was prepared, Miss M. Boasi of
Toronto coming up to assist us.
The attendance was excellent, but
at the Battalion Concerts
most disappointly meagre at the special concert. A Patriotic
Euchre was arranged by Mrs. Ballantine assisted by the Officers
wives on December 14th, and was fairly well patronized.
Meanwhile the various Churches, Fraternal Societies, etc.,
had vied with one another in entertaining the men at Oyster sup
pers, etc., while the
Townspeople gave a Complimentary Dance to
the Colonel and Officers of the Battalion. Under the auspices of
the Military Committee of the Y.M.C.A. a branch for the men was
opened under Messrs C. N. Palmer and J. Clarke, which proved
of great usefulness to the men. The most important event in the
social life of the Battalion was the
inauguration of a Battalion
Newspaper under the title of "The Barrack Bugle. The editorial
"
chair was filled by Capt. G. M.

Smythe, while Lieut. Quinn looked
after the advertising and business department. That the venture
has been a success in every way is acknowledged on all sides. The
weekly issue is eagerly looked forward to, and its pages have proved
a medium for the record of events which would be omitted in a
formal history, yet which are often of equal importance to the wel
fare of the Battalion as those which are found in Battalion orders.
MESSAGE FROM HIS MAJESTY

THE KING
EXTRACT FROM CAMP ORDERS
CONCENTRATION CAMP, EXHIBITION PARK, TORONTO.

December 25, 1915.
CAMP AFTER ORDER
By BRIGADIER-GENERAL W. A. LOGIE, Commanding.
Administrative Staff.
The following message has been issued by His Majesty, the King
who has given instructions that it be published in orders on Dec
ember 25th:
No. 1 MESSAGE FROM His MAJESTY, THE KING:

"Another Christmas finds all the resources of the Empire still
engaged in war, and I desire to convey on my own and on

behalf
of the Queen, a heartfelt Christmas greeting and our good wishes
for the New Year to all who on sea and land, are upholding the
honor of the British name.
the Officers and men
"In of the Navy on whom the security of
the Empire depends, I repose in common with all my subjects
a trust that is absolute. On the Officers and men of my armies,
whether now in France, in the East, or in the fields, I rely with an
their valour, and their
equal faith, confident that their devotion
self sacrifice will, under God s guidance, lead to victory, and an
honourable peace.
"There are many of their comrades now, alas, in hospital and
to those brave men also I desire, with the Queen, to express our
deep gratitude and our earnest prayers for their recovery.
Navy and Army, another year is draw

and men of the
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Officers
to a close as it in toil, bloodshed and suffering,
but I
ing began
to know that the goal to which you are striving draws
rejoice
nearer in sight."
"May God bless you and all your undertakings."
(Signed) GEORGE R.I.

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS FROM THE

GOVERNOR-GENERAL
EXTRACT FROM CAMP ORDERS
CONCENTRATION CAMP, EXHIBITION CAMP, TORONTO.

December 22nd, 1915.
By BRIGADIER GENERAL W. A. LOGIE, Commanding Adminis

trative Staff.
No. 6 CHRISTMAS GREETINGS, 1915

H.R.H. THE GOVERNOR GENERAL:
The following is a communication
conveying to the Canadian
troops in Canada and Overseas, the Christmas of His
Greetings
Royal Highness, the Duke of Connaught, Governor General of
Canada :
convey to all Canadian troops in the Dominion of

"Please
"Canada and Overseas, my very best wishes for Christmas. In

"doing so, I wish to congratulate them on the
splendid manner
"in which they have come forward for the defence of the Domin-
"ion and
Empire, and I feel sure that when called to the front,
will worthily manitain the traditions of those
"they who have
"preceded them Overseas."
(Signed) ARTHUR.
APPENDIX I.
THE
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SEVENTY-SIXTH
s 76th Foot Regiment"
appears that the old Majesty
"His
It
marked manner-
was at Niagara in 1815, which knits us in a very
to that old Line Battalion.
It is the 2nd Battalion of the Duke of Wellington (West

now
33rd Foot.
Riding Regiment), the 1st Battalion being
that of the late Duke of Wellington,
with the motto
The crest is
Virtutis fortuna comes," (Success the compan

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in anescroll above,
ion of Valour) and the badge an Elephant, superscribed
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dostan.
The honors on the colours are:

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Ally Ghur,"
"Dettingen," "Mysore," Seringapatam,
"Nive,"
1803," "Leswarree," "Deig,"
"Delhi,
"Alma," "Inkerman," "Sevastopol," "Abysmma.

"Waterloo,"
in 1806, most of
The 76th Foot, nicknamed "The Immortals,"
or twelve years
its men having been wounded or died in the ten
previously.
"The pigs"
from its badge (an elephant).
"The Old Seven-and-sixpennies," from its number and a lieu
tenant s pay.
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S. Shisler J. S. Lockie \V. C. Cook D. Julian A. Bell

\V. Bakum S. Phillips A. Egeter C. A. Sanquist T. A. C. Jones F. Brunton
.-.-Corp. \V. E. Conneybeer R. Lawson J. M. Jackson F. A. Buckhurst J. \V. Campbell
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APPENDIX II.
THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE ORDER

The Distinguished Service Order, an order of military merit,
without the titular appellation "Knight," was founded on the 6th
September, 1886, by Queen Victoria, its object being to recognize
the special services of officers in the army and navy. It is awarded
only to officers (and naval military officials of officer rank, not in

cluding Indian native officers) for services in war. Often it is the
reward of actual conspicuous gallantry under fire, but its purpose,
as denned in the Royal Warrant instituting the order, is to reward
"individual instances of meritorious or distinguished service in
war;" and the same document declared that only those shall be
eligible who have been mentioned despatches for meritorious
"in
or distinguished service in the field, or before the

"
enemy.
The numbers of the order are unlimited, and its designation
the letters D.S.O. one class only, who take prece
It consists of
dence immediately after the 4th Class of the Royal Victorian Order.
The badge is a white and gold cross with a red centre bearing
the imperial crown surrounded by a laurel wreath.
The ribbon is red edged with blue.

APPENDIX III.
ORGANIZATION
CALLING OUT OF TROOPS ON ACTIVE SERVICE
G. O. 103a, 1915 15th August,1915.
In virtue of Orders-in-Council by His Royal Highness, the Gov

ernor General in Council, numbered P.C. 2067 dated the sixth
of November,
day of August, 1914, 2831 dated the seventh day
and 2068 dated the 6th day of August, 1914, the organiza
1914,
tion of the undermentioned Units as temporary corps of the
Active
Militia of Canada authorized, and they are severally placed on

is
Active Service as from the dates specified:

10TH JULY, 1915.
INFANTRY
69th Overseas Battalion.

71st Overseas Battalion.
72nd Overseas Battalion.
73rd Overseas Battalion.
Etc., etc., etc.
SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT
Mechanical Transport Training Depot.

WAR SERVICE
OFFICERS
Lt.-Col. J. Ballantine Batt. R.C.A.) South African War 1899-1900:

("D"
Operations in the Transvaal, east of Pretoria, July to 29 Nov., 1900, in

cluding actions at Riet Vlei (16 July), Belfast (26-27 Aug., 1900), Lynden-
berg (5-8 Sept.); operations in Orange River Colony (May to 28 Nov.
1900); operations in Cape Colony, south of the Orange River, 1899-1900.
Queen s Medal with 3 clasps.
Major J. R. Biscoe, (S.A. Constabulary Field Force), South African War, 1901-2:
Operations in Transvaal, Cape Colony, Orange River Colony. Queen s
Medal with 5 Clasps.
Capt. W. Rogers (10th Battn. Royal Grenadiers) North-West Rebellion, 1885-
Actions at Fish Creek (14 Sept.), and Batoche (9-12 May). Medal and
Clasp.
THE PRESENT WAR

The following Officers have seen previous service in the present war:
Lt.-Col. J. Ballantine, D.S.O. Major A" Co. 4th O.S. Battalion CEF
Major G. R. Rodgers, Capt. C" Co. 4th O.S. Battalion C.E F
Major G. W. M. Ballard, Lieut. A" Co. 4th O.S. Battalion C.E.F
Capt. J. M. McKinlay, Lieut. C" Co. 4th O.S. BattalionCEF
Capt. N. M. Young, Lieut. C" Co. 4th O.S. Battalion C.E.F.
PREVIOUS WAR SERVICE

NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICERS AND MEN
141340. Marsh, W. Battn. Q.M. Sergt. Derbyshire Yeomanry, South African
War. Queen s Medal.
141008. Turton, G. S., Pioneer Sergt., 1st Derbyshire Regt. Sherwood
Foresters,
South African War. Queen s Medal with 3 Clasps; King s Medal
with one Clasp.
142076. Callaghan, H. A., Sergt. Cook. South African War.
Queen s Medal
with 4 Clasps.
142252. Burton, A. E., Band Corpl. Rifle Brigade. Soudan Medal with one
Clasp, Khedive s Soudan Medal. Occupation of Crete. South Afri
can War. Queen s Medal with one Clasp; King s Medal.
141072. Phillip, D., Pte. Nile Expedition, Queen s Soudan Medal, Khedive s
Soudan Medal with one Clasp. South African War, Queen s Medal
with two Clasps, King s Medal.
142241. Cosway, A., Sergt., 1st Bn. Scots Guards. Egyptian War, Medal
with one Clasp, Khedive s Bronze Star.
141724. Marshall, A. J., Pte., Dublin Fusiliers. South African War, Queen s
Medal with three Clasps.
142532. Mayes, A., Pte., Essex Regt. South African War, Queen s Medal with
three Clasps.
141718. Lawson, R., Lce.-Corp., Scots Guards. South African War, Queen s
Medal with three Clasps, King s Medal with two Clasps.
Uo47. Connor, G. J., Pte., West Riding Regt. Matabeleland, Medal with
one Clasp (Mashonaland). South African War, Queen s Medal with
seven Clasps, King s Medal with one Clasp.
142046. Andrews, J., Pte., Oxon arid Bucks Light Infantry. South African War,
Queen s Medal with two Clasps, King s Medal with two Clasps.
,.
South African War, Queen s

141972 Miles A R., Pte., Royal Engineers.
South African War, Queen s Meda,
141823
with four Clasps, King s Medal with two Clasps.
African War, Queen s
141887 Cockerton, A., Corp., 1st Essex Regt. South
Medal with four Clasps, King s Medal with two Clasps.
141092. Jago, C., Pte., H.M.S. Algerine.

China (Boxer Rebellion), Medal will
Bn. Durham Light Infantry South African

141118 Croffs.Gel?; Sergt., 1st
War Queen s Medal with four Clasps,King s Medal.
Bombardment of
142125 Tomkins A Corp., Royal Marine Light Infantry.
Zanzibar/1896; Bombardment of Manol,
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1900 (Relief
1899-1900 Queen s Medal with one Clasp; China,
Pekin and Tientsin), Medal with one Clasp.
1Q nsn,,
Soudan, 1908, PP n s
Queens
141537 Shaw, H., Corp., 1st Cameron Highlanders. s Medal South Afn-
Soudan Medal with two Clasps, and Khedive 1;
Sn War, 1899-1902, Queen s Medal with four Clasps, King s MedaAfrican

141027 Meek W. W., Somersetshire Light Infantry^ South
Pte.,
s Medal with five Clasps, Kmtfs Medal
War, 1899-1901, Queen
South African War, Queens
142524 Dockray, J., Pte., Royal Engineers.
Medal with one Clasp, King s Medal with two Clasps. Russc
1901-6
Bakum, Wasyl, Pte., 13th Cossack Regt. Russian Army,
.
141613 Medals.
War 1902-3, Medal, also two Good Conduct
Japanese
celey J. Austin C. F. Jones G. Gumming J. Varley
ner Corp. G. Connors Lee. -Corp. E. German G. A. Lloyd R. H. Best C. Milloy
B J. A. Essex G. Boughs R. Grenville G. Kerr
F. Frith J. Morrison G. Moore

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Kidd-Berry. On Sept. 16, 1915, at Sturgeon Falls, Ont., by the Rev. C.
Peircy, Pte. Joseph Henry Kidd, 76th O.S. Battalion C.E.F., eldest son of
Joseph Kidd, of Sturgeon Falls, to Muriel, youngest daughter of the late
William Berry, of London, England.
Ballard-Young. On Nov. 20th, 1915, at Hamilton, Ont., by the Rev. Beverley

Ketchen, Major George William Mercier Ballard, M.A., L.L.B., 76th O.S.
Battalion C.E.F., only son of William H. Ballard, Esq., M.A., of Hamilton,
to Annie Emily Ferrie Young, only daughter of Hamilton Young, Esq., of
New York City, U.S.A.
Duff-Drennan On Dec. 22nd, 1915, at Alliston, Ont., by the Rev. G. N.
Grey, Lance-Corporal George Clarke Duff, 76th O.S. Battalion C.E.F.,
youngest son of the Hon, J. S. Duff, M.P.P., Minister of Agriculture, Prov
ince of Ontario, to Elizabeth Kidd Drennan, youngest daughter of
John
Drennan, Esq., of Alliston, Ont.
Redshaw-Burnett. On Dec. 24th, 1915, at Trinity Church, Toronto, by the
Rev. Canon H. C. Dixon, Pte. Charles Henry Redshaw, 76th O.S. Battalion
C.E.F., youngest son of Joseph Redshaw, Sunderland, Durham, England,
to Annie Louise Burnett, daughter of the late Wadsworth Miller, of Morris-
burg, Ont.
Downie-Brown. On Dec. 31st, 1915, at S. Mary s Church, Toronto, by the

Rev. A. L. Hart, L. Th., Rector, Pte. George Chrichton Downie, 76th O.S.
Battalion C.E.F., eldest son of Charles Downie, of Edinborough, Scotland,
to Mary Skinner, youngest daughter of William Brown, of Vancouver, B.C.
Plant-Willison On Dec. 31st, 1915, at All Saint s Church, Collingwood, Ont.,

by the Rev. R. MacNamara (Hon. Capt. and Chaplain 9th Canadian Artil
lery Brigade), Co. Sergt.-Major Arthur John Plant, 76th O.S. Battalion
C.E.F., son of James Plant, Cadeby, Leicestershire, England, to Dorothy
May, eldest daughter of Charles Willison, of Collingwood, Ont.
Nuttall-Row. On Jan. 8th, 1916, at St. James Church, Paris, Ont., by the
Rev. R. J. S. Adamson, Bandsman William Nuttall, 76th O.S. Battalion
C.E.F. youngest son of William Nuttall, of Manchester, England, and Paris,
,
Ont., to Bertha, elder daughter of Walter Row, of Nottingham, England,

and Paris, Ont.
Batt-Ryder. On Jan. 10th, 1916, at St. Catharines, Ont., by the Rev. Canon
R. Ker, Lce.-Corporal Nicholas Albert Batt, 76th O.S. Battalion, C.E.F
eldest son of Albert John Batt, of Buffalo, N.Y., to Susan,
daughter of
Albert Ryder, of St. Catharines, Ont.
Madigan-Garner. On Jan. 18th, 1916, at Barrie, Pte. Francis Edward Madigan

76th O.S. Battalion C.E.F., son of the late Patrick
Henry Madigan, of
Oakville, Ont., to Annie Louise, youngest daughter of Peter Garner, of
London, England.
Sullivan-Reynolds. On Jan. 29th, 1916, at Toronto, by the Rev. R. J. Wilson

Pte. John Vincent Sullivan, M.G.S. 76th O.S. Battalion C.E.F., son of the
late John Sullivan, of Brentwood, Eng., to Rosie, daughter of Thomas
Reynolds, of Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A.
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Coates-Teeter. On Jan. 31st, 1916, at Barrie,

Bandsman James Coates, 76th
of Hamilton, Ont., to
OS Battalion C.E.F., eldest son of Harry Coates,
of Georgetown, Ont.,
Irene Marie, only daughter of Henry Teeter,
Kennedy-Jordan On Feb. 2nd, 1916, at Barrie, Pte. William Albert Kennedy,of

76th OS Battalion C.E.F., to Ella, daughter of the late Beaty Jackson,
Omagh, Tyrone, Ireland.
Skevington-Reid On Feb. 5th, 1916, at Owen Sound, by the Rev. Canon J.
son of
ArdUl Pte Harry Skevington, 76th O.S. Battalion C.E.F., youngest
Thomas S. Skevington, of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, Eng., to Reta, younger
daughter of John Reid, of Toronto.
at Christ Church, Niagara Falls Ont by the
Inglis-Price.-On Feb. 24, 1916, 76th C
Rev G J Bousfield, Rector, Lieutenant George Reeve Inglis,of
Niagara
Battalion C.E.F., eldest son of Charles Gordon Inglis, Esq.,
of John R. Price, Esq., of Niagara
Fallst to Adelaide, youngest daughter
Falls!
at St. Mary s Roman Catholic Church,

Sullivan-Mayer. On Feb. 28th, 1916,
Barrie by the Rev. Dean A. O Malley, Corporal
Edward C Sullivan 76th
of Kemptville Ont., to
OS Battalion C.E.F., son of Joseph Sullivan,
of La Fontaine, Ont.
Phiiameene, eldest daughter of Noah Mayer,
On Feb. 29th, 1916, at St. Andrew s Church, Barrie, by the
Scott-Mascoe
Rev T D. McLeod, Pte. Neil John Scott, 76th O.S.
second son of John Scott, Danforth Ave., Toronto,
Battalion C.
to Hazel Beatrice,
daughter of Fred. Mascoe, of Gravenhurst, Ont.
16th, 1916, at St. John s Church Norway, by

Biggs-Dennis.-On March Capt^
assisted by
theRev E R J Biggs, B.A., B.D., father of the bridegroom,
the Rev. W. LPaynes-Reid, Rector of the Parish, Pte G. Roland
Major Minnie Eileen, daughter of Mr. &
A. Biggs, 76th O.S. Battalion C.E.F. to
Mrs. J. H. Dennis, of Toronto.
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Barrie by
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O.S. Batt.
Menzies, Pte. Louis Albert Monn, 76th
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Winnifred Ada, youngest daughter of Mr.
& Mrs. Fred Lawrence, of
DEATHS
No. 141043,
Archer _At Toronto (General Hospital), September 19th, 1915,
Private Thomas Archer, Hd. Qrs. Pioneers.
1916. No. 141151,
Beckett At Barrie (Royal Victoria Hospital), February 8th,
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(1920) Historical Record of The 76th Overseas Battalion of The Canadian Expeditionary Force, 1915-1916

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LT.-COL. J. BALLANTINE, D.S.O.

O.C. 76th Overseas Battalion, C.E.F.

THE REV. E. R. J. BIGGS, B.A., B.D.

Capt. jtfth Rigt.

Capt. and Chaplain fbtb O.S. Battalion, C.E.F.

King s Regulations and Orders, both Imperial and Canadian,

demand that an Historical Record of each unit in His Majesty s

The present volume contains a record, in accordance with these

By permission the Compiler dedicates this first volume of the

(1) Major-General the Hon. Sir Sam Hughes, K.C.B., Minister

(2) Lieut. -Colonel J. Ballantine, D.S.O., and the Officers, Non-

prayer that the SEVENTY-SIXTH, under the command and

pages in those serener hours which shall be theirs.

Adopted Battalion D.O. of Aug. 13, 1915.

(1) The circumstances of its original

K.R. & O. (CANADA). Nos. 1516-7-8.

They gathered in their thousands, a goodly, valiant host.

O army, the months have passed away.

sacred soils of Flanders, red altar of our pride,

They have writ another chapter on our envied scroll of fame,

HISTORY OF THE SEVENTY-SIXTH

When war was declared, in August, 1914, between Great Britain

Perley). On the 1st of August, Sir Robert Borden, Prime Min

the Lt. Col. J. Ballantine, then Major of the 4th Bat

issued from Ottawa for the raising of a 5th contingent of 35,000

4th Infantry Brigade. 13th Royal Regiment.

On July 22nd orders were received by the O.C. s commanding

Permission was granted by the Imperial authorities, for the

Medical Officer. Capt. R. A. Ireland, C.A.M.C.

The following alterations in the Staff were made on Feb. 1st:

Adjutant. Capt. N. M. Young, vice Arbuthnot, transferred.

In obedience to orders from G.S.O. 2nd Division, the units

Regiment. Officers. Sgts. B.or D. R. & F. Total.

Regiment. Officers. Sgts. B.or D. R. & F. Total.

There were subsequently received the following quotas to com

Regiment. Officers. Sgts. B.orD. R.&F. Total.

13th Royal Reg t 1 12 13

The Battalion paraded on Aug. 30th

Co. from 13th 13th Royal Reg t.

39th Reg t. (Norfolk Rifles).

Co. from 19th Lincoln Reg t.

44th Lincoln and Welland Rifles.

23rd Reg t. (Northern Pioneers).

The Company Officers were distributed as follows:

Lieut. A. L. MacDonald. .Subaltern 2nd Reg t.

13th Royal Reg t.

13th Royal Reg t.

Lieut. N. Nicholson Subaltern 91st Reg t.

Major J. R. Biscoe 44th Lincoln & Welland Reg t., C.O.

Major S. J. Huggins, Sen.

OFFICERS RESIGNING APPOINTMENTS

The following Officers were subsequently taken on the strength

with rank of Capt. from Sept. 1.

Aug. 28th. Lieut. E. V. Graham, C.O.T.C. to Base, afterwards

Sept. 27th. Lieut. T. D. McMillan, 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters),

Sept. 27th. Lieut. E. B. Baines, 2nd Reg t. (Queen s Own Rifles),

Sept. 27th. Lieut. C. T. Miller, 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters),

Sept. 27th. Lieut. M. M. Hart, 10th Reg t. (Royal Grenadiers),

Oct. 1st. Lieut. A. H. Tudhope, 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters),

Oct. 12th. Lieut. J. M. Chisholm, 20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles,)

Dec. 28th. Lieut. W. F. Annis, 20th Reg t. (Halton Rifles), to

Feb. 8th. Lieut. E- R. Reynolds, 13th Reg t., to Co. &quot;C&quot;

Feb. 21st. Lieut. S. K. Lount, 35th Reg t. (Simcoe Foresters),

Feb. 8th. Lieut. E- R. Reynolds, 13th Reg t., to Co. "C"

"For Heaven s sake, don t climb

when, on Oct. 15th, by Div. Order No. 694, "Attention is directed

"The Medical and Sanitary arrangements are excellent, and

help the troops by every possible means."

A" Co. 141119 Sergt. A. E. Faulkner 96

D" Co. 142211 Pte. C. Robinson 90

"A" Co. to Collingwood, "B" Co. to Orillia. Arrived Nov. 10th,

Leaf the word "Canada" in silver.