71st Battalion, CEF

The 71st Battalion was authorized on 15 August 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 1 April 1916.

It provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 30 September 1916, when its personnel were absorbed by the '44th', '51st', '54th' and '74th Battalion(s), CEF'.

[1] The 71st Battalion recruited in and was mobilized in Woodstock, Ontario.

[2] The 71st Battalion had four Officers Commanding: The 71st Battalion was awarded the battle honour THE GREAT WAR 1916.

[4] The 71st Battalion, CEF, is perpetuated by The Royal Canadian Regiment.

Canadian Expeditionary Force, 71st Battalion, CEF, London Camp, October, 1915 (HS85-10-31091)
Canadian Expeditionary Force, 71st Battalion, CEF, London Camp, October, 1915 (HS85-10-31091)