Cap Badge - 132nd (Chatham, New Brunswick) Battalion, CEF The 132nd Battalion (North Shore), CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in Chatham, New Brunswick, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 in North Shore and Northumberland Counties. After sailing to England in October 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the 13th Reserve Battalion on January 28, 1917. The 132nd Battalion (North Shore), CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. G. W. Mersereau. he battalion was disbanded on 21 May 1917.The 132nd Battalion is perpetuated by The Royal New Brunswick Regiment.