53rd Battalion (Northern Saskatchewan), CEF

The 53rd Battalion (Northern Saskatchewan), CEF, was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War. The 53rd Battalion was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Great Britain on 29 March 1916. It provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field until it was disbanded on 12 October 1917.[1]

The 53rd Battalion recruited in Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Battleford and Melfort, Saskatchewan and was mobilized at Winnipeg, Manitoba.[2]

The 53rd Battalion was commanded by Lt.-Col. R.M. Dennistoun from 1 April 1916 to 1 August 1916.[3]

The 53rd Battalion was awarded the battle honour THE GREAT WAR 1916-17.[4]

The 53rd Battalion (Northern Saskatchewan), CEF is perpetuated by The North Saskatchewan Regiment.[5]

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
  5. ↑ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.

Sources

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

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