The 57th Battalion (Canadien-Français), CEF (in French, 57^e Bataillon (Canadien-Français), CEF) was an infantry battalion of 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 Great War. The 57th Battalion was authorized on 20 April 1915 and embarked for Britain on 2 June 1916. On 8 June 1916, its personnel were absorbed by the 69th Battalion, CEF to provide reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field. The battalion was disbanded on 11 April 1918. The 57th Battalion recruited in and was mobilized at Quebec City. The 57th Battalion had two Officers Commanding: *Maj. A.L.H. Renaud *Lt.-Col. E.T. Paquette The 57th Battalion was awarded the battle honour THE GREAT WAR 1916. The 57^e Bataillon (Canadien-Français), CEF is perpetuated by Les Voltigeurs de Quebec .Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.

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Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914-1919 by Col. G.W.L. Nicholson, CD, Queen's Printer, Ottawa, Ontario, 1962 {{DEFAULTSORT:57th Battalion (Canadien-Francais), CEF

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Military units and formations of Quebec Les Voltigeurs de Québec