The Canadian Corps - 4th Canadian Division – World War I

The 4th Canadian Division was formed in Britain in April of 1916 from existing units or others scheduled to arrive shortly thereafter. Under the command of Major-General David Watson, the Division embarked for France in August of that year where they served both in France and in Flanders until Armistice Day.

Infantry Units

10th Canadian Brigade:

• 44th (Manitoba) Battalion Canadian Infantry. April 1916 - November 11, 1918. Re-designated New Brunswick in August of 1918;
• 46th (South Saskatchewan) Battalion Canadian Infantry. April 1916 - November 11, 1918;
• 47th (British Columbia) Battalion Canadian Infantry. April 1916 - November 11, 1918. Re-designated West Ontario in February of 1918;
• 50th (Calgary) Battalion Canadian Infantry. April 1916 - November 11, 1918.

11th Canadian Brigade:

• 54th (Kootenay) Battalion Canadian Infantry. April 1916 - November 11, 1918;
• 75th (Mississauga) Battalion Canadian Infantry. April 1916 - November 11, 1918;
• 87th (Canadian Grenadier) Battalion Canadian Infantry. June 1916 - November 11, 1918;
• 102nd (North British Columbia) Battalion Canadian Infantry. April 1916 - November 11, 1918.

12th Canadian Brigade:

• 38th (Ottawa) Battalion Canadian Infantry. June 1916 - November 11, 1918;
• 51st (Edmonton) Battalion Canadian Infantry. April 1916 - November 13, 1916 (Became the 51st Garrison Battalion.);
• 72nd (Seaforth Highlanders) Battalion Canadian Infantry. April 1916 - November 11, 1918;
• 73rd (Royal Highlanders) Battalion Canadian Infantry. April 1916 - April 19, 1917 (disbanded);
• 78th (Winnipeg Grenadier) Battalion Canadian Infantry. April 1916 - November 11, 1918;
• 85th (Novembera Scotia Highlanders) Battalion Canadian Infantry. April 1917 - November 11, 1918;
• 87th (Canadian Grenadier) Battalion Canadian Infantry. April 1916 - June 1916. (To the 11th Canadian Brigade).

Battles and Engagements on the Western Front:

1916:

• Battle of Le Transloy - October 1-17
• Battle of the Ancre Heights - October 17-November 11, (capture of the Regina Trench)
• Battle of the Ancre - November 13-18

1917:

• Battle of Vimy Ridge - April 9-14
• Affairs South of the Souchez River - June 3-25
• Capture of Avion - June 26-29
• Battle of Hill 70 - August 15-25
• Second Battle of Passchendaele - October 26 – November 10

1918:

• Battle of Amiens - August 9-11
• Actions round Damery - August 15-17
• Battle of Drocourt-Quéant - September 2-3
• Battle of the Canal Du Nord September 27 – October 1
• Battle of Valenciennes 1-2 November 1-2, (capture of Mont Houy)
• Passage of the Grande Honelle - November 5-7