33rd Battalion of the CEF Memorial Plaque

London, Ontario
Type
Other

This memorial was placed in St. Paul's Cathedral to honour the memory of the members of the 33rd Battalion, CEF, who gave their lives in the First World War. 

The 33rd Battalion, CEF, was authorized on 7 November 1914 and recruited its personnel from the area of London ON. It embarked for Great Britain on 1 April 1916 and provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps until 6 July 1916 at which time its remaining personnel were transferred to the 36th Battalion, CEF. The 33rd Battalion was officially disbanded on 17 July 1917 but is perpetuated by the Royal Canadian Regiment.

Inscription

In loving memory of

those members of the

33rd Battalion, C.E.F.

who laid down their lives

for King and Country

in the Great War

1914 - 1918

"Their name liveth for evermore"

             ________

This tablet is erected by their comrades

who under the command of Lt. Col. Alex Wilson

were stationed with them at London, Ontario

Visitor information

Location
33rd Battalion of the CEF Memorial Plaque

472 Richmond Street
London
Ontario
GPS Coordinates
Lat. 42.985534
Long. -81.2504349
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