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.
This poignant scene at Clinton's railroad station captures a "last leave" departure, a common occurrence in Canada during the war years, likely around 1916 or early 1917. Such events were pivotal moments where communities gathered to bid farewell to their soldiers before they embarked for overseas service, symbolizing the profound collective sacrifice and emotional toll the conflict exacted on the Canadian home front.
This poignant scene at Clinton's railroad station captures a "last leave" departure, a common occurrence in Canada during the war years, likely around 1916 or early 1917. Such events were pivotal moments where communities gathered to bid farewell to their soldiers before they embarked for overseas service, symbolizing the profound collective sacrifice and emotional toll the conflict exacted on the Canadian home front.
