62nd Battalion (British Columbia), CEF

The 62nd Battalion was authorized on 20 April 1915 and embarked for Britain on 20 March 1916.

It provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field until 6 July 1916 when its personnel were absorbed by the '30th Reserve Battalion, CEF'.

[3] The 62nd Battalion was awarded the battle honour THE GREAT WAR 1916.

[4] The 62nd Battalion, CEF is perpetuated by The British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own).

[5] Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914-1919 by Col. G. W. L. Nicholson, CD, Queen's Printer, Ottawa, Ontario, 1962

The "A" Company of the 62nd Battalion in Dec. 1915