244th Battalion (Kitchener's Own), CEF

The 244th (Kitchener's Own) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War.

The 244th (Kitchener's Own) Battalion, CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. F. M.

[1] The unit was called "Kitchener's Own" because the battalion was officially authorized the day after Lord Kitchener was killed when the warship he was travelling on struck a mine.

[1] The 244th Battalion is perpetuated by the Victoria Rifles of Canada which is currently on the Supplementary Order of Battle.

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