219th (Highland) Battalion, CEF

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The 219th (Highland) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in Aldershot, Nova Scotia, the unit began recruiting in early 1916 throughout the province. After sailing to England in October 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the 17th Reserve Battalion on January 23, 1917. The 219th (Highland) Battalion, CEF had one Officer Commanding, Lieut.-Col. W. H. Muirhead.

The battalion is perpetuated by The West Nova Scotia Regiment.

[edit] References

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


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