Unit Name: | 128th "Overseas" Battalion, CEF |
Dates: | 1915–1920 |
Disbanded: | 1920 |
Country: | Canada |
Branch: | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
Type: | Infantry |
Specialization: | --> |
Garrison: | Moose Jaw |
Garrison Label: | Mobilization headquarters |
Colours: | --> |
Colours Label: | --> |
Battle Honours: | The Great War, 1916–17 |
Commander1: | Lieut-Col. Francis Pawlett |
Commander1 Label: | Officer commanding |
The 128th Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 in that city and the surrounding district. After sailing to England in August 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the 15th and 19th Reserve Battalions on August 24, 1916. The 128th Battalion, CEF had one officer commanding: Lieutenant-Colonel Francis Pawlett.[1]
In 1929, the battalion was awarded the theatre of war honour "The Great War, 1916–17".[2]
The 128th Battalion is perpetuated by The Saskatchewan Dragoons.[3]