A photo post card of the 134th Bn, 48th Highlanders marching in Church Parade (?) by YMCA building, Toronto, 1915.

The 134th Battalion, a full complement of 1200 left for overseas on 5 August 1916. Two companies reinforced the 15th Battalion (48th Highlanders). The 134th were intended to be a fighting battalion as a part of a proposed 5th Canadian Division. However, when the army decided against a 5th Division, they were demobilized in the UK on 12 February 1918 and the men sent to a variety of units and services. Six officers and 176 ORs  were killed.

. 15th Battalion of four companies and war establishment of 1,170.

. 92nd Battalion of four companies (plus a fifth for the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders). “92” was a Gordon Highlander numeral, requested specially. They departed Toronto on 17 May 1916. The majority reinforced the 15th Battalion, with others reinforcing the 13th, 15th and 42nd plus other units and services. They became the 5th Reserve Battalion on 4 January 1917.

. 92nd Battalion, 1st Reinforcing Draft: left for overseas in November 1915, ahead of the rest of the 92nd. Most went to the 15th in March 1916, others to the 42nd and 13th.

. 134th Battalion: Full complement of 1,200 left for overseas on 5 August 1916. Two companies reinforced the 15th. They were demobilized 12 February 1918 and the men sent to a variety of units and services.

(Prior accession No. P0810)