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121st Battalion (Western Irish), CEF

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121st "Overseas" Battalion, CEF
Active1915–1917
Disbanded1917
CountryCanada
BranchCanadian Expeditionary Force
TypeInfantry
Mobilization headquartersNew Westminster
Nickname(s)Western Irish
Battle honoursThe Great War, 1916–17
Commanders
Officer commandingLCol Archibald Woodbury McLelan

The 121st (Western Irish) Battalion, CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in New Westminster, British Columbia, the unit was authorized on 22 December 1915[1] and began recruiting in that city. After sailing to England on RMS Empress of Britain[2] in August 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the 16th Reserve Battalion on January 10, 1917. The 121st (Western Irish) Battalion, CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieutenant-Colonel Archibald Woodbury McLelan.[3]

The 121st Battalion is perpetuated by The British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own).[4] The perpetuation has been passed down through the following units as a result of reorganizations and amalgamations:

References

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  • Meek, John F. Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War. Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971.
  1. ^ "The British Columbia Regiment (Duke of Connaught's Own)". Government of Canada. Retrieved 15 March 2021.
  2. ^ "121st Battalion". qulogic.github.io. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
  3. ^ Canada, Library and Archives (2016-06-29). "Personnel Record FWW Item". www.bac-lac.gc.ca. Retrieved 2021-03-18.
  4. ^ Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.