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Belgium 
Dec. 1918 
to Feb. 1919 
 		 It was a gay time in Mons immediately after the war . The men stayed there for a month, attending the evening balls and galas, and studying during the day for their return to civilian life. Both King Albert of Belgium and King George V of Britain visited the troops stationed in Mons. 

From December 11th, the 4th C.M.R. began a tour marching further into Belgium, turning north to the site of the Battle of Waterloo, touring the countryside, and even travelling to Brussels. The most joyful of their European Christmases was celebrated in the rural villages, where they received the announcement of return to Canada and demobilization. They spent their last month in Dottignies.
Coming Home 
March 1919 
 		 After a two-day and night train ride from Belgium to Le Havre France, George and the men enjoyed many humorous incidents on 'rod', the nick-name given to the train. Crossing the English Channel, they went to Bramshot to receive their Battalion Colours and final inspection before departing from Liverpool aboard the S.S. Carmania, bound for Halifax on March 9th. 

From Halifax on the 19th, the repatriated troops headed for their home city Toronto.