8th Canadian Infantry Division
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The 8th Canadian Infantry Division was a Canadian formation that served within Pacific Command
in Western Canada during World War II. The Division unit's were raised on 18 March 1942 and the HQ was raised on 12 May 1942 at Prince George, BC. The Division was a home defence unit. It initially consisted of the 19th, 20th, and 21st Canadian Infantry Brigades. In July the home Defence Division's were reorganised and the 8th Division consisted of the 14th and 16th Infantry Brigades. The 19th Brigade went to the 6th Canadian Infantry Division
, the 20th went to the 7th Canadian Infantry Division
, and the 21st would remain at Valcartier, PQ as a strategic reserve. The 8th Canadian Infantry Division was disbanded on 15 October 1943, along with the 16th Brigade. The 14th Brigade returned to the 6th Division.
Aug 1942
Pacific Command (Canadian Army)
Pacific Command was a formation of the Canadian Army created during the Second World War to strengthen and administer home defence facilities on Canada's Pacific Coast against possible Japanese attack. A second major function was to train reinforcements to be sent to the Canadian divisions in...
in Western Canada during World War II. The Division unit's were raised on 18 March 1942 and the HQ was raised on 12 May 1942 at Prince George, BC. The Division was a home defence unit. It initially consisted of the 19th, 20th, and 21st Canadian Infantry Brigades. In July the home Defence Division's were reorganised and the 8th Division consisted of the 14th and 16th Infantry Brigades. The 19th Brigade went to the 6th Canadian Infantry Division
6th Canadian Infantry Division
The 6th Canadian Infantry Division was a Canadian infantry division formed in 1942 during the Second World War. It was attached to Pacific Command. The division had a brigade sent to the Aleutian Islands Campaign, particularly at Kiska, but never saw action...
, the 20th went to the 7th Canadian Infantry Division
7th Canadian Infantry Division
The 7th Infantry Division of the Canadian Army was mobilized in the spring of 1942 and assigned for home defence within Atlantic Command.At the time is was assumed it would consist of volunteers and proceed overseas...
, and the 21st would remain at Valcartier, PQ as a strategic reserve. The 8th Canadian Infantry Division was disbanded on 15 October 1943, along with the 16th Brigade. The 14th Brigade returned to the 6th Division.
Order of battle
June 1942- 8 Defense and Employment Platoon (Lorne Scots)
- 19th Canadian Infantry Brigade
- 20th Canadian Infantry Brigade
- 21st Canadian Infantry Brigade
Aug 1942
- 8 Defense and Employment Platoon (Lorne Scots)
- 14th Canadian Infantry Brigade
- No. 14 Ground Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots)
- 16th Canadian Infantry Brigade
- No. 16 Defence Platoon (Lorne Scots)