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79th Battalion (Manitoba), CEF

Canadian infantry battalion

Canadian infantry battalion

The 79th Battalion (Manitoba), CEF was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War.

History

The 79th Battalion was authorized on 10 July 1915 and embarked for Britain on 24 April 1916. The battalion provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps until it was absorbed by the 17th Reserve Battalion, CEF on 12 July 1916. The battalion was subsequently disbanded on 12 October 1917.

It recruited throughout Manitoba and was mobilized at Brandon, Manitoba.

The battalion was commanded by Lt.-Col. G. Clingan from 25 April 1916 to 12 July 1916.

Award

It was awarded the battle honour THE GREAT WAR 1916.

The battalion is perpetuated by the 26th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA.

References

Sources

  • Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914-1919 by Col. G.W.L. Nicholson, CD, Queen's Printer, Ottawa, Ontario, 1962

References

  1. Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  2. Meek, John F. ''Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War.'' Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971. {{ISBN. 0906158109
  3. Meek, John F. ''Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War.'' Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971. {{ISBN. 0906158109
  4. Meek, John F. ''Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War.'' Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971. {{ISBN. 0906158109
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