35th (Toronto) Battalion, CEF Cap Badge The 35th Battalion, CEF was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War. The 35th Battalion was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Britain on 16 October 1915. The battalion was redesignated the 35th Reserve Battalion, CEF on 9 February 1915, and provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 4 January 1917 when its personnel were absorbed by the 4th Reserve Battalion, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 8 December 1917. The 35th Battalion recruited and was mobilized at Toronto, Ontario. The 35th Battalion was awarded the battle honour THE GREAT WAR 1915-17. The 35th Battalion, CEF, is perpetuated by The Queen's York Rangers (1st American Regiment) (RCAC).