164th (Halton and Dufferin) Battalion, CEF
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The 164th (Halton and Dufferin) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in Orangeville, Ontario, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 in Halton and Dufferin Counties.
Prior to sailing for England in April 1917, the battalion was reinforced by a draft from the 205th (Tiger) Battalion, CEF from Hamilton, Ontario. In June 1917, the battalion was further reinforced by drafts from the 2nd, 5th, and 12th Reserve Battalions totalling over 400 men.
The 164th (Halton and Dufferin) Battalion, CEF was assigned to the 13th Brigade of the 5th Canadian Division and was based at Witley Camp.
On February 12, 1918, it was learned that the 5th Canadian Division would cease to exist. Over the course of the next two months, the battalion was slowly broken up through a series of drafts for frontline units, in particular the 102nd and 116th Battalions, CEF. Sizeable drafts were also sent to the 21st Battalion, CEF, the Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry, and the Canadian Machine Gun Depot at Seaford.
On April 16, 1918, the remaining members of the battalion--6 officers and 92 Other Ranks--were absorbed into the 8th Reserve Battalion.
The 164th (Halton and Dufferin) Battalion, CEF had two Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. Percy Domville (April 22, 1917--June 19, 1917) and Lieut-Col. B. M. Green (June 19, 1917--April 16, 1918).
[edit] References
Meek, John F. Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War. Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971.
