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128th (Moose Jaw) Battalion, CEF

Field	Value
unit_name	128th "Overseas" Battalion, CEF
dates	1915–1920
disbanded	1920
country	Canada
branch	Canadian Expeditionary Force
type	Infantry
role
garrison	Moose Jaw
garrison_label	Mobilization headquarters
colors
colors_label
battle_honours	The Great War, 1916–17
commander1	Lieut-Col. Francis Pawlett
commander1_label	Officer commanding

The 128th Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 in that city and the surrounding district. After sailing to England in August 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the 15th and 19th Reserve Battalions on August 24, 1916. The 128th Battalion, CEF had one officer commanding: Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Pawlett.

In 1929, the battalion was awarded the theatre of war honour "The Great War, 1916–17".

The 128th Battalion is perpetuated by The Saskatchewan Dragoons.

References

Bibliography

Meek, John F. (1971). Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War. Orangeville, Ont.: The Author.

References

Barrett, Matthew K.. (2015-05-01). "The Giant".
Appendix to General Order No. 123 of 1929
Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.

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