The 136th (Durham) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the

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. Based in

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, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 in

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and Pontiac County,

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. After sailing to England in October 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the 39th Battalion, CEF and

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on October 6, 1916. The 136th (Durham) Battalion, CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col
R. W. Smart
The battalion is perpetuated by

The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment is a Primary Reserve infantry regiment of the Canadian Army. The regiment is part of 33 Canadian Brigade Group, one of four brigade groups of 4th Canadian Division. The regimental headquarters and one com ...

References

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

External links

List of Officers of the 136th Durham Overseas Battalion.
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