133rd ‘Norfolk’s Own’ (Reinforcing) Battalion 1915 - 1917 The 133rd (Norfolk’s Own) Battalion was recruited with headquarters at Simcoe under General Order 151 of December 22nd 1915 by the 39th Norfolk Rifles this regiment previously having contributed 30 volunteers to the 4th Battalion on its formation at Camp Valcartier in August 1914. The 133rd Battalion embarked for England November 1st 1916 with 21 officers and 665 other ranks under command of Lieutenant-Colonel A.C. Pratt, being absorbed by the 36th Battalion, Training and Reserve, this becoming the 3rd Reserve Battalion in January 1917. Being fully depleted of all troops the 133rd Canadian Infantry Battalion was disbanded effective July 17th 1917 under General Order 82 of June 1st 1918.
