Gravestone of Pte Claude W. Lawson, 72nd Battalion, CEF, Seaforth Highlanders of Canada. at Mountainview Cemetery, Vancouver in 1997. He died on 5 June 1933. On rear: "MV 97". 130045 Pte Claude Williamson Lawson arrived in England with the 72nd Battalion. He got the measles in Bramshott and then was transferred to the 51st Battalion, CEF while the 72nd went to France. He was discharged as medically unfit by the 72nd's Medical Officer, Dr Captain Herald. in May 1916 The 51st Battalion (Edmonton), CEF, was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War. The 51st Battalion was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Great Britain on 1 April 1916. It provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field until 13 November 1916, when it was reorganized as a Garrison Duty battalion. On 22 June 1916, its personnel were absorbed by the various regimental depots.