37th Battalion (Northern Ontario), CEF


The 37th Battalion, CEF, was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War. The battalion was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Great Britain on 27 November 1915. It provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 9 July 1916, when its personnel were absorbed by the 39th Battalion, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 21 May 1917.
The 37th Battalion recruited in Northern Ontario was mobilized at Niagara Falls, Ontario.
The 37th battalion had one Officer Commanding, Lt-Col. C.F. Bick from 28 November 1915 to 6 July 1916.
The 37th Battalion was awarded the battle honour THE GREAT WAR 1915-16.
The 37th Battalion, CEF, is perpetuated by The Lorne Scots .