A First War 61St Infantry Canadian Battalion Sweetheart Badge Newly Listed to provide a reconnaissance force

to provide a reconnaissance force

Grave Reference: XI

Weniger was very involved both as practitioner and theorist

12 District Depot in Regina

Footnote: John Stuart Binny Scott held many ranks over the course of ten years

A First War 61St Infantry Canadian Battalion Sweetheart Badge Newly Listed to provide a reconnaissance force"Winnipeg Battalion" : Sterling silver with red, white and blue enamels, maker marked "SSR" and marked "STERLING SILVER" on the reverse, 28. 7 mm x 34 mm, horizontal pinback, chipping evident in the blue enamels, very fine. Footnote: The 61st Infantry Battalion was raised and mobilized in Winnipeg, Manitoba under the authority of G. O. 103A, August 15, 1915. The Battalion sailed from Canada on April 5, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel F.