Garry the first contingent of the 1st Division sailed from Halifax about 6-7 December 1939 and arrived in Scotland Christmas Day. The Toronto Scotish were with this group and were the first complete Canadian unit to arrive in Britain.
The 48th left Toronto by train 17 December 1939 and arrived in Halifax to begin boarding immediately. The ship sat arround Bedford Basin for three days before sailing and arrived at Greenock 30 December 1939.

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