The 119th (Algoma) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the

Canadian Expeditionary Force The Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) was the expeditionary field force of Canada during the First World War. It was formed following Britain’s declaration of war on Germany on 15 August 1914, with an initial strength of one infantry division ...

during the First World War.

History

Based in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 in the Algoma District and on Manitoulin Island. After sailing to England in August 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the

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on April 16, 1918. The 119th (Algoma) Battalion, CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. T. P. T. Rowland.

References

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

External links

Lieut-Col T.P.T. Rowland "Officers' Declaration Paper"
{{DEFAULTSORT:119th (Algoma) Battalion, Cef Battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force Military units and formations established in 1915 Military units and formations disestablished in 1918 1915 establishments in Ontario