Max Clairmont - Public domain photogrpaph
Summary
Description: Cpl. Max Clairmont of the 161 'B' Company at Goderich was awarded a WWI decoration the Military Medal. ..Date: Unknown
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).
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canada
world war i
wwi
huron county
portrait
161st battalion
b company
canadian army
huron battalion
high resolution
ultra high resolution
military uniforms
Date
1914 - 1918
in collections
Source
Huron County Museum and Historic Gaol
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Public Domain