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226th Battalion (Men of the North), CEF

Field	Value
unit_name	226th "Overseas" Battalion, CEF
dates	1916–1917
disbanded	1917
country	Canada
branch	Canadian Expeditionary Force
type	Infantry
role
garrison	Dauphin, Manitoba
garrison_label	Mobilization headquarters
colors
colors_label
battle_honours	The Great War, 1916–17

The 226th Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War.

History

Based in Dauphin, Manitoba, the unit began recruiting in March 1916 in the area of Dauphin and Minnedosa, Manitoba. After sailing to England in December 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the 14th Reserve Battalion on April 7, 1917. The 226th Battalion, CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. R. A. Gillespie.

Battle honours

In 1929, the battalion was awarded the theatre of war honour "The Great War, 1916–17".

Perpetuation

The 226th Battalion is perpetuated by The Fort Garry Horse, the 49th Field Artillery Regiment, RCA, and The Royal Winnipeg Rifles.

References

Meek, John F. Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War. Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971.
Library and Archives Canada - Soldiers of the First World War, CEF

References

Appendix to General Order No. 123 of 1929
Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.

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