The 181st Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force

Canadian Expeditionary Force

The Canadian Expeditionary Force was the designation of the field force created by Canada for service overseas in the First World War. Units of the C.E.F. were divided into field formation in France, where they were organized first into separate divisions and later joined together into a single...

 during the First World War. Based in Brandon, Manitoba

Brandon, Manitoba

Brandon is the second largest city in Manitoba, Canada, and is located in the southwestern area of the province. Brandon is the largest city in the Westman region of Manitoba. The city is located along the Assiniboine River. Spruce Woods Provincial Park and CFB Shilo are a relatively short distance...

, the unit began recruiting during the winter of 1915/16 in that city and the surrounding district. After sailing to England in April 1917, the battalion was absorbed into the 18th Reserve Battalion on April 29, 1917. The 181st Battalion, CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. David Wilson Beaubier

David Wilson Beaubier

David Wilson Beaubier was a Canadian politician. He was elected to the Canadian House of Commons in the 1930 election as a Member of the historical Conservative Party for the riding of Brandon. He was re-elected in 1935. Beaubier ran in the election of 1925 and 1926 but lost both to Robert Forke...

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