8th Canadian Infantry Brigade

World War I Raised in December 1915 in France, the 8th Brigade formed part of the 3rd Canadian Division, and was formed from six Mounted Rifles regiments that were converted into infantry units, forming four infantry battalions. The brigade's first major action was fought around Mount Sorrel, where the brigade's commander, Brigadier General Victor Williams, was captured. After this, the brigade took part in most of the major actions fought by the Canadians on the Western Front for the next two-and-a-half years until the armistice in November 1918. World War II Formed once again as part of the 3rd Canadian Division, the 8th Brigade headquarters formed in September 1940, consisting of three infantry battalions supported by an anti-tank company. Training was conducted in Canada, and by July 1941, the brigade departed for the United Kingdom. ==Structure==

World War I During World War I, the 8th Brigade consisted of the following units: • 1st Battalion, The Queen's Own Rifles of Canada • 1st Battalion, Le Régiment de la Chaudière • 1st Battalion, The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment • 8th Infantry Brigade Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots) ==References==