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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.

June 1942

Aug 1942

First World War:
1st Canadian Division 路 2nd Canadian Division 路 3rd Canadian Division 路 4th Canadian Division 路 5th Canadian Division

Second World War:
1st Canadian Infantry Division 路 2nd Canadian Infantry Division 路 3rd Canadian Infantry Division 路 3rd Canadian Infantry Division (CAOF) 路 4th Canadian Armoured Division 路 5th Canadian Armoured Division 路 6th Canadian Infantry Division 路 6th Canadian Infantry Division (CAPF) 路 7th Canadian Infantry Division 路 8th Canadian Infantry Division