39th Battalion, CEF
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The 39th Battalion, CEF, was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War.
History
The 39th Battalion was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Great Britain on 17 June 1915. It provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 4 January 1917, when its personnel were absorbed by the 6th Reserve Battalion, CEF. The battalion was subsequently disbanded on 17 July 1917.[1]
The 39th Battalion recruited in Eastern Ontario was mobilized at Belleville, Ontario.[2]
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The 39th battalion had one Officer Commanding, Lt-Col. A.V. Preston from 24 June 1915 to 4 January 1917.[2]
The 39th Battalion was awarded the battle honour THE GREAT WAR 1915–17.[2]
Perpetuation
The 39th Battalion CEF is perpetuated by The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
- ^ a b c Meek, John F. Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War. Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971. ISBN 0906158109
Sources
- Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914-1919 by Col. G.W.L. Nicholson, CD, Queen's Printer, Ottawa, Ontario, 1962
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