The 76th Battalion, CEF was an infantry battalion of the

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during the

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. The 76th Battalion was authorized on 10 July 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 23 April 1916. It provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 6 July 1916, when its personnel were absorbed by the

36th Battalion, CEF The 36th Battalion, CEF, was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. History The battalion was authorized on 7 November 1914, and recruited in Hamilton, Ontario and the surrounding district. The 36th Battalion embarked for B ...

. The battalion was subsequently disbanded on 17 July 1917. The 76th Battalion recruited in Barrie, Orillia and Collingwood, Ontario and was mobilized at Camp Niagara. The 76th Battalion was commanded by Lt.-Col.

James Ballantine James Ballantine (11 June 1806 – 18 December 1877) was a Scottish artist and author. His son, Alexander (1841–1906), later joined his stained-glass window business.

, DSO, from 25 April 1916 – 9 July 1916. The 76th Battalion was awarded the battle honour THE GREAT WAR 1916. The 76th Battalion, CEF 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.

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* Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914-1919 by Col. G.W.L. Nicholson, CD, Queen's Printer, Ottawa, Ontario, 1962

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