The 40th Battalion, CEF, was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War.

History

The 40th Battalion was authorized on 1 January 1915 [1] and embarked for Britain on 18 October 1915.[2] The battalion provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 4 January 1917, when its personnel were absorbed by the 26th Reserve Battalion, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 17 July 1917.[3]

The 40th Battalion recruited in Nova Scotia and was mobilized at Aldershot, Nova Scotia.[4]

The 40th battalion had one Officer Commanding, Lt-Col. A.G. Vincent from 18 October 1915 to 4 January 1917.[5]

The 40th Battalion was awarded the battle honour THE GREAT WAR 1915-17.[6]

Perpetuation

The 40th Battalion, CEF, is perpetuated by The Halifax Rifles (RCAC).[7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ M. S. Hunt, Nova Scotia's Part in the Great War, page 92.
  2. ↑ Hunt, page 92.
  3. ↑ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  4. ↑ Meek, John F. Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War. Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971. ISBN 0906158109
  5. ↑ Meek, John F. Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War. Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971. ISBN 0906158109
  6. ↑ Meek, John F. Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War. Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971. ISBN 0906158109
  7. ↑ 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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