The 80th Battalion was authorized on 10 July 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 20 May 1916.
It provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 30 September 1916, when its personnel were absorbed by units of the 4th Canadian Division.
[3] The 80th Battalion was awarded the battle honour The Great War 1916.
[4] The 80th Battalion, CEF is perpetuated by The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment.
[5] Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914-1919 by Col. G. W. L. Nicholson, CD, Queen's Printer, Ottawa, Ontario, 1962