57th Battalion (Canadien-Français), CEF
Canadian infantry battalion
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The 57th Battalion (Canadien-Français), CEF (French, 57e Bataillon (Canadien-Français), CEF) was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War. The 57th Battalion was authorized on 20 April 1915 and embarked for Britain on 2 June 1916. On 8 June 1916, its personnel were absorbed by the 69th Battalion, CEF to provide reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field. The battalion was disbanded on 11 April 1918.[1]
| 57th "Overseas" Battalion, CEF | |
|---|---|
| Active | 1915–1916 |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
| Type | Infantry |
| Mobilization headquarters | Quebec City |
| Battle honours | The Great War, 1916 |
| Commanders | |
| Current commander | Maj A.L.H. Renaud |
| Ceremonial chief | LCol Étienne Théodore Paquet |
The 57th Battalion recruited in and was mobilized at Quebec City.[2]
The 57th Battalion had two commanding officers:
The 57th Battalion was awarded the battle honour "The Great War, 1916".[2]
On 29 March 1920, the perpetuation of the 57th Battalion was assigned to the 1st Battalion (57th Battalion, CEF), Les Francs-tireurs du Saguenay.[4] However, a few months later, the perpetuation was reassigned on 15 June to the 1st Battalion (57th Battalion, CEF), Les Voltigeurs de Québec.[1]