The 139th (Northumberland) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the

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. Based in

Cobourg, Ontario Cobourg ( ) is a town in the Canadian province of Ontario, located in Southern Ontario east of Toronto and east of Oshawa. It is the largest town in and seat of Northumberland County. Its nearest neighbour is Port Hope, to the west. It is ...

, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 in Northumberland County. After sailing to England in September 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the

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and 36th Reserve Battalions on October 6, 1916. The 139th Battalion, CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. W. H. Floyd.W. H. Floyd declaration paper
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References

*Meek, John F. ''Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War.'' Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971. {{DEFAULTSORT:139th (Northumberland) Battalion, Cef Battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Midland Regiment