128th (Moose Jaw) Battalion, CEF

January 2023 128th "Overseas" Battalion, CEF 1915–1920 1920 Canada Canadian Expeditionary Force Infantry Moose Jaw Mobilization headquarters The Great War, 1916–17 Lieut-Col. Francis Pawlett 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.Barrett Matthew K. 2015-05-01 The Giant https://matthewkbarrett.com/2015/05/01/the-giant/ 2022-07-19 World War Graphic History en In 1929, the battalion was awarded the theatre of war honour "The Great War, 1916–17".Appendix to General Order No. 123 of 1929 The 128th Battalion is perpetuated by The Saskatchewan Dragoons.Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments. References Bibliography Meek, John F. (1971). Over the Top! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War. Orangeville, Ont.: The Author. External links Nominal roll Category:Battalions of the Canadian Expeditionary Force Category:Moose Jaw Category:Military units and formations established in 1915 Category:Military units and formations disestablished in 1920