The 188th (Saskatchewan) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the

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during the World War I. Based in

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, the unit began recruiting during the winter of 1915/16 throughout northern

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. After sailing to England in October 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the

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on January 4, 1917. The 188th (Saskatchewan) Battalion, CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieutenant-Colonel S. J. Donaldson.

References

Meek, John F. ''Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War.'' Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971. {{DEFAULTSORT:188th (Saskatchewan) Battalion, Cef Battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force Prince Albert, Saskatchewan North Saskatchewan Regiment