This photo posted in Vintage Muskoka depicts the Muskoka 122nd Overseas Battalion CEF.
A commenter identifies the soldiers as likely being from the Glen Orchard area and indicates the man seated is named Wesley Wright.
The 122nd Overseas Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in Huntsville, Ontario & Bracebridge, Ontario the unit began recruiting in late 1915 in the Muskoka district. After sailing to England in June 1917, the battalion was absorbed into the on June 9, 1917. The 122nd Battalion, CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. D. M. Grant. The Battalion had 4 different versions of their cap badge.
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Mike Robinson says
Looking to find out any information on Herbert Frederick COWLING who enlisted into 122nd Overseas Battalion CEF on 26th April 1916 No.763668.
He was my Grandmother’s Brother from North London.
He had a brother, Walter Sidney COWLING, enlisted 7th Battalion CEF 23rd September 1914 No.16990 and was KIA 27th September 1915