47th Battalion (British Columbia), CEF

It disembarked in France on 11 August 1916, where it fought as part of the 10th Infantry Brigade, 4th Canadian Division in France and Flanders until the end of the war.

One third of the fatalities, 271 men, were killed in the last 100 days of the war.

Acting Corporal (later Sergeant) Filip Konowal was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during the period 22–24 August 1917, at the Battle of Hill 70 in Lens, France.

[3] Later in the war the 47th was designated the 47th Western Ontario Battalion because there were more men from that area in the unit than any other part of the country.

The 47th Battalion was awarded the following battle honours: The 47th Battalion (British Columbia), CEF, is perpetuated by The Royal Westminster Regiment.