| Unit Name: | 56th Battalion, CEF |
| Dates: | 1914–1916 |
| Country: | Canada |
| Branch: | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
| Type: | Infantry |
| Colours: | --> |
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| Battle Honours: | The Great War, 1915–16 |
| Commander1: | Lt-Col William Charles Gordon Armstrong |
| Commander1 Label: | Commanding officer |
The 56th Battalion (Calgary), CEF, was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. The 56th Battalion was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Britain on 20 March 1916. It provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field until 6 July 1916, when its personnel were absorbed by the 9th Reserve Battalion, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 15 September 1917.[1]
The battalion recruited in and was mobilized at Calgary, Alberta.[2]
The battalion was commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel William Charles Gordon Armstrong from 1 April 1916 to 6 July 1916.[2]
Members of the battalion included future Calgary Mayor James Cameron Watson, oilman Eric Harvie, and Scottish footballer William Strang.
The 56th Battalion was awarded the battle honour .[2]
The 56th Battalion (Calgary), CEF is perpetuated by the Calgary Highlanders.[1]