69th Overseas Battalion, CEF
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| The 69th Overseas Battalion, CEF | |
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 The 69th in St. John, New Brunswick |
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| Active | 15 August 1915-20 September 1920 |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Militia |
| Type | Line Infantry |
| Role | Light Infantry |
| Size | One battalion |
| Part of | 4th Canadian Division |
| Garrison/HQ | St. John, New Brunswick |
| Motto | Service Outre Mer |
| Engagements | Somme, 1916; Arras, 1917,1918; Vimy, 1917; Hill 70; Ypres; Amiens; Hindenburg Line and Pursuit to Mons, 1916-1918. |
[edit] History
The 69th Overseas Battalion, CEF, or Canadian Expeditionary Force, was formed, 1 July, 1915 by Lieutenant Colonel J. Adolphe Dansereau in Montreal, Quebec. Following training in St. John, New Brunswick, the 69th left for overseas in April, 1916.
On arrival in England they formed part of the newly created 10th Reserve Battalion to have reinforcements for other units in France.
On 20 September, 1920, the 69th was officially disbanded.[1]
[edit] References
- ^ ["http://www.regiments.org/regiments/na-canada/warformed/inf-cef/069bn.htm" 69th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force]. Land Forces of Britain, The Empire, and Commonwealth at Regiments.org. Retrieved on 2007-12-23.
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