History

This badge was worn by members of the 251st Infantry Battalion.

The Battalion was raised in Manitoba with mobilization headquarters at Winnipeg under the authority of G.O. 48, May 1, 1917. The Battalion sailed October 6, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant-Colonel G.H. Nicholson with a strength of 4 officers and 175 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 18th Reserve Battalion. It was disbanded on September 15, 1920.

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