232nd (Saskatchewan) Battalion, CEF

The 232nd (Saskatchewan) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, the unit began recruiting in early 1916 in that town and the surrounding district. The battalion had a strength of 13 officers and 286 other ranks.[1] After sailing to England in April 1917, the battalion was absorbed into the 15th Reserve Battalion on June 9, 1917. The 232nd (Saskatchewan) Battalion, CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. R. P. Laurie.

This battalion is perpetuated by The North Saskatchewan Regiment.[2]

References
  1. "Guide to Sources Relating to Units of the Canadian Expeditionary Force" (PDF). Library and Archives Canada. Government of Canada. p. 636. Retrieved 14 May 2023.
  2. Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  • Meek, John F. Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War. Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971.


This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.