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26th Battalion, CEF


The 26th Battalion (New Brunswick) CEF, was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I. The 26th Battalion was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Britain on 15 June 1915. It disembarked in France on 16 September, where it fought as part of the 5th Infantry Brigade, 2nd Canadian Division in France and Flanders until the end of the war. The battalion was disbanded on 30 August 1920.

The 26th Battalion recruited throughout New Brunswick and was mobilized at St. John, New Brunswick.

The 26th battalion had six Officers Commanding:

The 26th Battalion was awarded the following battle honours:

26th Battalion (New Brunswick), CEF, is perpetuated by The Royal New Brunswick Regiment.


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