Cap Badge - 178th (Canadien Francais, Quebec) Battalion, CEF The 178th (Canadien-Français) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in Victoriaville, Quebec, the unit began recruiting during the winter of 1915/16 in Military Districts 4 and 5, and in Eastern Ontario. After sailing to England in March 1917, the battalion was absorbed into the 10th Reserve Battalion on March 15, 1917. The battalion is perpetuated by the 12e Régiment blindé du Canada.