The 76th Battalion was authorized on 10 July 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 23 April 1916.
It provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 6 July 1916, when its personnel were absorbed by the 36th Battalion, CEF.
[1][2] The 76th Battalion recruited in Barrie, Orillia and Collingwood, Ontario and was mobilized at Camp Niagara.
[3] The 76th Battalion was commanded by Lt. Col. James Ballantine, DSO, from 25 April 1916 – 9 July 1916.
[5] The 76th Battalion, CEF is perpetuated by The Lorne Scots (Peel, Dufferin and Halton Regiment).