Cap Badge - 2nd (Eastern Ontario) Battalion, CEF From Library and Archives Canada: The 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion was organized at Valcartier in accordance with Camp Order 241 of 2 September 1914 and was composed of recruits from Military District 3 (Eastern Ontario). The battalion was commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel David Watson. The battalion embarked at Quebec on 3 October 1914 aboard CASSANDRA, disembarking in England on 25 October 1914. Its strength was 44 officers and 1083 other ranks. The battalion arrived in France on 11 February 1915, becoming part of the 1st Division, 1st Canadian Infantry Brigade. It was later reinforced by the 6th Canadian Reserve Battalion. The battalion returned to England on 21 March 1919, arrived in Canada on 21 April 1919, was demobilized 24 April 1919, and disbanded by General Order 149 of 15 September 1920. The battalion's band, recruited from 12th Canadian Reserve Battalion, was sent to 2nd Battalion in France. The regimental air was `Colonel Bogey'. The mascot was a colt named "Winnie" born in Winnizelle, France, in March 1915. The battalion colours were deposited in St. Paul's Church, Bowmanville in 1919. The 2nd Canadian Infantry Battalion was perpetuated by the Governor General's Foot Guards and Peterborough Rangers.