Canada, CEF. A 170th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge, Type I with "In Malus Cornu" GTRexclude Footnote: From the collection of

Footnote: From the collection of George Petersen

He was working as a spinner in Hamilton Ontario when he enlisted for the war on September 8

where he also reverted to the rank of Private upon admission

plus an additional button in the centre along the wearer's back

Canada, CEF. A 170th Infantry Battalion "Mississauga Horse" Cap Badge, Type I with "In Malus Cornu" GTRexclude Footnote: From the collection ofIn browning copper, unmarked, measuring 44 mm (w) x 47. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact with pin, top tip of maple leaf slightly bent, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised and mobilized in Toronto, Ontario under the authority of G. O. 69, July 15, 1916. The Battalion sailed October 26, 1916 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel L. Reed with a strength of 31 officers and 888 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the