The 80th Battalion, CEF was an infantry battalion of the

Canadian Expeditionary Force The Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF; French: ''Corps expéditionnaire canadien'') was the expeditionary warfare, expeditionary field force of Canada during the First World War. It was formed on August 15, 1914, following United Kingdom declarat ...

during the Great War. The 80th Battalion was authorized on 10 July 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 20 May 1916. It provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 30 September 1916, when its personnel were absorbed by units of the 4th Canadian Division. The battalion was subsequently disbanded on 17 July 1917. The 80th Battalion recruited throughout Eastern Ontario and was mobilized at Barriefield (now CFB Kingston), Ontario. The 80th Battalion was commanded by Lt.-Col. W.G. Ketcheson from 22 May 1916 to 25 September 1916. The 80th Battalion was awarded the battle honour The Great War 1916. The 80th Battalion, CEF is perpetuated by The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment.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 080 Military units and formations of Ontario Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment