Clinton Ontario Canada Grand Trunk Railway Station 161st Battalion World War 1 Real Photo Postcard

The 161st (Huron) Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), was an infantry unit raised in Huron County, Ontario, during World War I. Formed in late 1915 and early 1916, it was one of many local battalions created across Canada to contribute to the Allied war effort. These units comprised men from specific regions, fostering strong communal ties among the soldiers and their families.