53rd Battalion (Northern Saskatchewan), CEF facts for kids
Quick facts for kids 53rd Battalion, CEF |
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| Active | 1914–17 |
| Country |  Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
| Type | Infantry |
| Mobilization headquarters | Winnipeg |
| Theatre of war honour | The Great War, 1916–17 |
| Disbanded | 1917 |
| Commanders | |
| Commanding officer | Lt-Col R.M. Dennistoun |
The 53rd Battalion (Northern Saskatchewan), CEF was a special group of soldiers from Canada. They were part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during World War I, also known as the Great War. This battalion was created on November 7, 1914. They traveled to Great Britain on March 29, 1916. Their main job was to send new soldiers to help the Canadian Corps fighting in the war. The 53rd Battalion was officially ended on October 12, 1917.
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About the 53rd Battalion
The 53rd Battalion was a type of army unit called an infantry battalion. Infantry soldiers are those who fight on foot. The "CEF" in their name stands for Canadian Expeditionary Force. This was the main group of Canadian soldiers who fought overseas during World War I.
Where They Came From
The soldiers for the 53rd Battalion came from different towns in Saskatchewan, Canada. They recruited, or found, soldiers in places like Prince Albert, Saskatoon, the Battlefords, and Melfort, Saskatchewan. The battalion was officially put together, or mobilized, in Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Who Led the Battalion
A leader named Lieutenant-Colonel R.M. Dennistoun was in charge of the 53rd Battalion. He commanded the unit from April 1, 1916, until August 1, 1916.
Special Recognition
The 53rd Battalion received a special award for their service. This award was called a "theatre of war honour." It recognized their part in the fighting during The Great War between 1916 and 1917.
Their Legacy Lives On
Even though the 53rd Battalion was disbanded, its history and traditions continue. This is called "perpetuation." It means that another military unit carries on the legacy of an older one. The history of the 53rd Battalion is now carried on by The North Saskatchewan Regiment. This happened through several changes and mergers of different military groups over the years.
- From 1922 to 1924, the 2nd Battalion (53rd Battalion, CEF) The North Saskatchewan Regiment continued their legacy.
- Later, other units like The Prince Albert Volunteers and The Prince Albert and Battleford Volunteers also carried on their history.
- Since 1958, The North Saskatchewan Regiment has been the unit that keeps the memory of the 53rd Battalion alive.
