The 140th Battalion (St. John's Tigers), CEF was a unit in the

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during the

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. Based in

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, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 throughout

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. After sailing to England in September 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the 13th Reserve Battalion and

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and

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Depots in November 1916. The 140th Battalion (St. John's Tigers), CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. L. H. Beer. The 140th Battalion is perpetuated by

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.Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.

References

Meek, John F. ''Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War.'' Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971. {{DEFAULTSORT:140th (St. John's Tigers) Battalion, Cef Military units and formations of New Brunswick Battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force Carleton and York Regiment Royal New Brunswick Regiment