The 49th Battalion was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Great Britain on 3 June 1915.

It disembarked in France on 9 October 1915, where it fought as part of the 7th Infantry Brigade, 3rd Canadian Division in France and Flanders until the end of the war.

[2] The 49th Battalion recruited in and was mobilized at Edmonton, Alberta.

Private John Chipman Kerr for his actions on 16 September 1916 at Courcelette, France and Private Cecil John Kinross for his actions on 30 October 1917 during the Battle of Passchendaele.

[3] The 49th Battalion was awarded the following battle honours: The 49th Battalion (Edmonton Regiment), CEF, is perpetuated by The Loyal Edmonton Regiment (4th Battalion, Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry).