Guide to Sources Relating to
Units of the Canadian
Expeditionary Force
Canadian Garrison Regiment
Canadian Garrison Regiment
Introduction .............................................................................................................................................. 1
1st Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment ............................................................................................... 2
2nd Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment .............................................................................................. 3
3rd Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment .............................................................................................. 4
4th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment............................................................................................... 5
5th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment............................................................................................... 6
6th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment............................................................................................... 7
7th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment............................................................................................... 8
10th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment ............................................................................................ 9
11th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment .......................................................................................... 10
12th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment .......................................................................................... 11
13th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment .......................................................................................... 12
Guide to Sources Relating to Units of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
Canadian Garrison Regiment
Introduction
Formed in April 1918 to perform garrison duty in Canada, the thirteen battalions absorbed the Special
Service companies. There was a battalion in each of the thirteen military districts.
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Guide to Sources Relating to Units of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
1st Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment
Background Information
Organized in April 1918 in Military District 1.
Authorization published in Canadian Expeditionary Forces Routine Order 464 of 20
April 1918.
Formed to perform garrison duty in Canada. Absorbed Special Service companies.
Commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel H. L. Milligan.
Disbanded 30 September 1919.
Sources
In this section, the text in bold is the main topic and the indented part is the archival reference. Use
the archival reference to order the document.
General
RG 24, vol. 496, file HQ 54-21-4-163
Military District 11
RG 24, vol. 498, file HQ 54-21-4-171
Appointment of officers
RG 24, vol. 1136, file HQ 54-21-50-90
Infectious diseases
RG 24, vol. 1797, file HQ 683-800-1
Badges
RG 24, vol. 1797, file HQ 683-800-2
Audit Reports
RG 24, vol. 1797, file HQ 683-800-3
Inspection reports, clothing and equipment
RG 24, vol. 1797, file HQ 683-800-5
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Guide to Sources Relating to Units of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
2nd Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment
Background Information
Organized in April 1918 in Military District 2.
Authorization published in Canadian Expeditionary Forces Routine Order 464 of 20
April 1918.
Formed to perform garrison duty in Canada. Absorbed Special Service companies.
Commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel R. K. Barker.
Disbanded 30 September 1919.
Sources
In this section, the text in bold is the main topic and the indented part is the archival reference. Use
the archival reference to order the document.
Organization
RG 24, vols.4403-4404, file 2D. 34-7-222
Appointment of officers
RG 24, vol. 1136, file HQ 54-21-50-91
Attached men
RG 24, vol. 1801, file HQ 683-829-2
Inspection reports, clothing and equipment
RG 24, vol. 1801, file HQ 683-829-3
Audit reports
RG 24, vol. 1801, file HQ 683-829-5
Badges
RG 24, vol. 1797, file HQ 683-829-5
Mobilization accounts
RG 24, vol. 1797, file HQ 683-829-6
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Guide to Sources Relating to Units of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
3rd Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment
Background Information
Organized in April 1918 in Military District 3.
Authorization published in Canadian Expeditionary Forces Routine Order 464 of 20
April 1918.
Formed to perform garrison duty in Canada. Absorbed Special Service companies.
Commanded by Major George Crawford.
Disbanded 30 September 1919.
Sources
In this section, the text in bold is the main topic and the indented part is the archival reference. Use
the archival reference to order the document.
General
RG 24, vol. 497, file HQ 54-21-4-165
Audit Reports
RG 24, vol. 1796, file HQ 683-797-1
Infectious diseases
RG 24, vol. 1796, file HQ 683-797-2
Inspection reports, clothing and equipment
RG 24, vol. 1796, file HQ 683-797-3
Records sold at auction
RG 24, vol. 1797, file HQ 683-797-4
Appointment of officers
RG 24, vol. 1136, file HQ 54-21-50-92
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Guide to Sources Relating to Units of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
4th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment
Background Information
Organized in April 1918 in Military District 4.
Authorization published in Canadian Expeditionary Forces Routine Order 464 of 20
April 1918.
Formed to perform garrison duty in Canada. Absorbed Special Service companies.
Commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel W. H. Schneider.
Disbanded 30 September 1919.
Sources
In this section, the text in bold is the main topic and the indented part is the archival reference. Use
the archival reference to order the document.
General
RG 24, vol. 497, file HQ 54-21-4-166
Infectious diseases
RG 24, vol. 1795, file HQ 683-792-1
Badges
RG 24, vol. 1795, file HQ 683-792-2
Inspection reports, clothing and equipment
RG 24, vol. 1795, file HQ 683-792-3
Audit reports
RG 24, vol. 1795, file HQ 683-792-5
Appointment of officers
RG 24, vol. 1136, file HQ 54-21-50-93
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Guide to Sources Relating to Units of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
5th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment
Background Information
Organized in April 1918 in Military District 5.
Authorization published in Canadian Expeditionary Forces Routine Order 464 of 20
April 1918.
Formed to perform garrison duty in Canada. Absorbed Special Service companies.
Commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel J. A. Beaubien.
Disbanded 30 September 1919.
Sources
In this section, the text in bold is the main topic and the indented part is the archival reference. Use
the archival reference to order the document.
General
RG 24, vol. 497, file HQ 54-21-4-167
Inspection reports, clothing and equipment
RG 24, vol. 1798, file HQ 683-815-1
Infectious diseases
RG 24, vol. 1797, file HQ 683-799-1
Annual reports
RG 24, vol. 1797, file HQ 683-799-2
Audit reports
RG 24, vol. 1797, file HQ 683-799-3
Appointment of officers
RG 24, vol. 1136, file HQ 54-21-50-94
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Guide to Sources Relating to Units of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
6th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment
Background Information
Organized in April 1918 in Military District 6.
Authorization published in Canadian Expeditionary Forces Routine Order 464 of 20
April 1918.
Formed to perform garrison duties in Canada. Absorbed Special Service companies.
Disbanded 30 September 1919.
Sources
In this section, the text in bold is the main topic and the indented part is the archival reference. Use
the archival reference to order the document.
General
RG 24, vols. 497-498, file HQ 54-21-4-168
Infectious diseases
RG 24, vol. 1796, file HQ 683-793-1
Inspection reports, clothing and equipment
RG 24, vol. 1796, file HQ 683-793-2
Badges
RG 24, vol. 1796, file HQ 683-793-3
Audit reports
RG 24, vol. 1796, file HQ 683-793-4
Inspection reports
RG 24, vol. 1796, file HQ 683-793-5
Pay and allowances
RG 24, vol. 1796, file HQ 683-793-6
Appointment of officers
RG 24, vol. 1136, file HQ 54-21-50-95
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Guide to Sources Relating to Units of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
7th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment
Background Information
Organized in April 1918 in Military District 7.
Authorization published in Canadian Expeditionary Forces Routine Order 464 of 20
April 1918.
Formed to perform garrison duties in Canada. Absorbed Special Service companies.
Disbanded 30 September 1919.
Sources
In this section, the text in bold is the main topic and the indented part is the archival reference. Use
the archival reference to order the document.
General
RG 24, vols. 498, file HQ 54-21-4-169
Inspection reports, clothing and equipment
RG 24, vol. 1798, file HQ 683-813-1
Canteen funds
RG 24, vol. 1798, file HQ 683-813-3
Audit reports
RG 24, vol. 1798, file HQ 683-813-4
Appointment of officers
RG 24, vol. 1137, file HQ 54-21-50-96
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Guide to Sources Relating to Units of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
10th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment
Background Information
Organized in April 1918 in Military District 10.
Authorization published in Canadian Expeditionary Forces Routine Order 464 of 20
April 1918.
Formed to perform garrison duties in Canada. Absorbed Special Service companies.
Commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel Irvine R. Snider.
Disbanded 30 September 1919.
Sources
In this section, the text in bold is the main topic and the indented part is the archival reference. Use
the archival reference to order the document.
General
RG 24, vol. 498, file HQ 54-21-4-170
Appointment of officers
RG 24, vol. 1137, file HQ 54-21-50-97
Audit reports
RG 24, vol. 1800, file HQ 683-825-1
Inspection reports
RG 24, vol. 1800, file HQ 683-825-2
Inspection reports, clothing and equipment
RG 24, vol. 1800, file HQ 683-825-3
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Guide to Sources Relating to Units of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
11th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment
Background Information
Organized in April 1918 in Military District 11.
Authorization published in Canadian Expeditionary Forces Routine Order 464 of 20
April 1918.
Formed to perform garrison duties in Canada. Absorbed Special Service companies.
Commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel R. C. Cooper.
Disbanded 30 September 1919.
Sources
In this section, the text in bold is the main topic and the indented part is the archival reference. Use
the archival reference to order the document.
General
RG 24, vols. 498, file HQ 54-21-4-171
Mobilization
RG 24, vol. 4676, file 11D. 99-4-120
Appointment of officers
RG 24, vol. 1137, file HQ 54-21-50-98
Inspection reports
RG 24, vol. 1800, file HQ 683-823-1
Inspection reports, clothing and equipment
RG 24, vol. 1800, file HQ 683-823-2
Audit reports
RG 24, vol. 1800, file HQ 683-823-3
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Guide to Sources Relating to Units of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
12th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment
Background Information
Organized in April 1918 in Military District 12.
Authorization published in Canadian Expeditionary Forces Routine Order 464 of 20
April 1918.
Formed to perform garrison duties in Canada. Absorbed Special Service companies.
Commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel C. J. Trethewey.
Disbanded 30 September 1919.
Sources
In this section, the text in bold is the main topic and the indented part is the archival reference. Use
the archival reference to order the document.
General
RG 24, vols. 498, file HQ 54-21-4-172
Appointment of officers
RG 24, vol. 1137, file HQ 54-21-50-99
Inspection reports
RG 24, vol. 1800, file HQ 683-824-1
Inspection reports, clothing and equipment
RG 24, vol. 1800, file HQ 683-824-2
Audit reports
RG 24, vol. 1800, file HQ 683-824-4
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Guide to Sources Relating to Units of the Canadian Expeditionary Force
13th Battalion, Canadian Garrison Regiment
Background Information
Organized in April 1918 in Military District 13.
Authorization published in Canadian Expeditionary Forces Routine Order 464 of 20
April 1918.
Formed to perform garrison duties in Canada. Absorbed Special Service companies.
Commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel J. D. Wilson.
Disbanded 30 September 1919.
Sources
In this section, the text in bold is the main topic and the indented part is the archival reference. Use
the archival reference to order the document.
General
RG 24, vols. 499, file HQ 54-21-4-173
Appointment of officers
RG 24, vol. 1137, file HQ 54-21-50-100
Inspection reports
RG 24, vol. 1799, file HQ 683-819-1
Audit reports
RG 24, vol. 1799, file HQ 683-819-3
Inspection reports, clothing and equipment
RG 24, vol. 1799, file HQ 683-819-4
Demobilization
RG 24, vol. 1799, file HQ 683-819-5
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