The 165th (French Acadian) 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. Based in

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, New Brunswick, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 throughout the Maritime provinces. After sailing to England in March 1917, the battalion was absorbed into the

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on April 7, 1917. The 165th (French Acadian) Battalion, CEF had one Officer Commanding: LCol L. C. D'Aigle. The 165th Battalion is perpetuated by The North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment.

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* Meek, John F. ''Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War.'' Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971. Military units and formations of New Brunswick Battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force Organizations based in Moncton North Shore (New Brunswick) Regiment {{Canada-mil-stub

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