The 61st Battalion was formed in England 19th March 1917 (part of the newly formed 6th Division), but it was disbanded on 19th October 1917, owing to a requirement for replacement troops following costly actions at Bullecort and Messines. The 6th Division was never fully formed and very little is written about it's component units.

The 61st Battalion was formed in England 19th March 1917 (part of the newly formed 6th Division), but it was disbanded on 19th October 1917, owing to a requirement for replacement troops following costly actions at Bullecort and Messines. The 6th Division was never fully formed and very little is written about it's component units.