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The Provisional 10th Battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force was created around cadres of Militiamen from two existing units; the 103rd Regiment (Calgary Rifles) and the 106th Regiment (Winnipeg Light Infantry). The unit was assembled at Valcartier in Quebec, and sailed for the United Kingdom with the first Canadian contingent in late 1914.
2nd Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles: 7 November 1914 6 November 1920 The British Columbia Dragoons: 4th Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles: 7 November 1914 6 November 1920 Governor General's Horse Guards: 5th Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles: 7 November 1914 30 August 1920 The Sherbrooke Hussars: The Royal Canadian Regiment: 21 December ...
The 10th Brigade was part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force raised during the First World War. It was formed in England in April 1916. [1] It participated in every major Canadian engagement from the Somme (from August 1916) to the last 100 days (1918).
Pages in category "Battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 269 total. ... 10th Battalion ...
The regiment did not mobilize for the First World War; however, the 103rd Regiment contributed men to several overseas battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force beginning in 1914, including the 10th Battalion. In 1921, the Canadian Militia was reorganized and the 103rd Regiment became simply "The Calgary Regiment". The 1st Battalion of ...
3rd Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles: 7 November 1914 12 August 1917 The South Alberta Light Horse: 4th Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles: 7 November 1914 6 November 1920 The Governor General's Horse Guards: 5th Battalion, Canadian Mounted Rifles: 7 November 1914 30 August 1920 The Sherbrooke Hussars: 6th Regiment, Canadian Mounted Rifles: 7 ...
The Canadian Expeditionary Force was a special force, distinct from the Canadian Militia which mobilized in 1914 on a limited basis for home defence and to assist with the recruitment and training of the Canadian Expeditionary Force. In 1918 the militia personnel active in Canada were granted Canadian Expeditionary Force status, to simplify ...
William Alexander (18 September 1880 – 18 October 1917) was a Canadian soldier who served with the 10th Battalion, CEF in France during the First World War. His execution by firing squad following a charge of desertion sparked controversy in Canada. He was one of 25 Canadian soldiers executed during the course of the First World War.