140th Battalion (St. John's Tigers), CEF

Battalion unit January 2023 The 140th Battalion (St. John's Tigers), CEF was a unit in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in Saint John, New Brunswick, the unit began recruiting in late 1915 throughout New Brunswick. After sailing to England in September 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the 13th Reserve Battalion and The Royal Canadian Regiment and Princess Patricia's Canadian Light Infantry Depots in November 1916. The 140th Battalion (St. John's Tigers), CEF had one Officer Commanding: Lieut-Col. L. H. Beer.Officers' Declaration Paper The 140th Battalion is perpetuated by The Royal New Brunswick Regiment.Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments. References Meek, John F. Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War. Orangeville, Ont.: The Author, 1971. Category:Military units and formations of New Brunswick Category:Battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force Category:Carleton and York Regiment Category:Royal New Brunswick Regiment Category:Military units and formations established in 1915