Re: 58th Bn CEF

[Rhett <lawson@cclacbrome.qc.ca>]

Hello L.N. Swift.
The 58th was known as the 58th Westmount Rifles and as a unit was not
mobilized for WWI, however elements of it and other Montreal Units formed
the 14th Bn CEF, known as The Royal Montreal Regiment.  ( the 58th gave up
their order of battle after cessation of WWI and the RMR now perpetuates
the 58th.).  The amalgamation took place on July 2, 1920.  The Royal
Montreal Regiment armoury is located at 4625 St. Catherine Street West,
Westmount, Montreal, Qu�bec.  There is no official history of the 58th
only that of the RMR.  However, there is a small hand folder which was
produced in the '70s that gave some additional information about the
58th.  If you wish, contact me personally and I will attempt to locate a
photocopy and forward it to you.
Col. Rhett Lawson (ret'd)
former CO and HCOL
The Royal Montreal Regiment.
L.N. Swift wrote:
> I am doing some family history research and have found a relative who
> served in this Unit 1915 - 19.  Have not been able to find any info on
> unit, battle honours, what unit, if any, perpetuates the 58th.  Anyone
> got any suggestions for info sources?
>
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