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Early military presence in HuronCounty was made up of localmilitias. The Fenian threatgalvanized many areas intodefensive actions. These militiaswere amalgamated into the Huron
33rd militia and in turn it was
named the 161st Battalion,
Canadian Expeditionary Force. Col.
H. B. Coombe was in command.
Each municipality had its own
Company with Blyth’s being named
“B”.
Local men were enlisted and
drilling and training began.
Companies would march
throughout the county such as when
Goderich men undertook a two-daysortee to Wingham with receptionsand meals along the way. Speechesaccompanied these events in theattempt to increase enlistments.In 1916, the battalion named “The
Hurons” began to travel to England
for more intensive training. Because
the 161st Battalion was not up to
full strength, it was broken up
before crossing over to France.
Several 161st members augmented
the depleted numbers of battalions
already engaged in battle.
Every member of the 161st was a
volunteer, as conscription was not
introduced until 1917.
We’re with the band
Members of the 161 Battalion, also known as the Huron Battalion, formed the Band of the
161st Battalion. This picture is one of many that may be featured in an upcoming book about
Morris-Turnberry’s history; A Harvest of Memories of Morris-Turnberry. Shown is, top row from
left: W. Richards, C. Thompson, T. Hermin, B. Mundy, T. Scott, H. Watson, H. Newcombe, W.
Kerr, G. Cooper and G. Weber. Second row, from left: H. Pierce, C. Cooper. J. McLaren, T.
Fremlin, J. Park, Geo. Leith, A. Somers, D. Thompson, T. Mundy, F. Anderws and D. Stewart.
Third row, from left: Sergt. W. McArthur, Sergt. W. Stratton, Capt. Towne, Capt. and Adjutant C.
G. Vanstone, Lieut. Col. H. B. Coombe, Capt. Allen, Bandmaster S. D. Grant, Corp. W. Morgan
and G. Cook. Front row, from left: R. Gidley, W. Babb, A. Newall, C. Cook, D. Bennett, D. White,
H. Palmer, W. Akeroyd and J. H. Barker. (Submitted photo)
An old picture
Carl Gowing of Morris-Turnberry was one of the lucky
soldiers who returned from Europe during WWII. Gowing,
shown here, returned from his four years of service,
moved into a farmhouse with his wife Elizabeth (“Betty”)
and daughter Thelma and farmed with his father until his
parents moved to Wroxeter. Stories like Gowing’s will be
featured in a history book for Morris-Turnberry; A Harvest
of Memories of Morris-Turnberry.(Submitted photo)
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