6th Battalion (Fort Garrys), CEF

The 6th Battalion, (Fort Garrys) CEF was a battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. It was authorized on 10 August 1914, and embarked for Britain on 29 September 1914. It formed the nucleus of the Remount Depot on 20 January 1915, and the remainder of the battalion's personnel were absorbed by the Canadian Cavalry Depot, CEF, on 6 March 1915 to provide reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field. The battalion was disbanded on 5 April 1918.[1]

The band of the 106th Regiment Winnipeg Light Infantry received permission to go overseas with the battalion, and in January 1915 transferred to the 10th Battalion, CEF.[2]

The battalion recruited in Portage la Prairie, Roblin, Pipestone and Winnipeg, Manitoba; Lloydminster, Saskatchewan; and Pincher Creek, Alberta and was mobilized at Camp Valcartier, Quebec.[3]

The 6th Battalion was commanded by Lt.-Col. J.G. Rattray and by Lt.-Col R.W. Paterson.[3]

The battalion was awarded the battle honour "THE GREAT WAR 1914-15."[3]

The 6th Battalion, CEF is perpetuated by the 12th Manitoba Dragoons, currently on the Supplementary Order of Battle.[1]

References
  1. Canadian Forces Publication A-DH-267-003 Insignia and Lineages of the Canadian Forces. Volume 3: Combat Arms Regiments.
  2. Dancocks, Daniel G. "Gallant Canadians: The Story of the 10th Canadian Infantry Battalion 1914-1919." p.13
  3. Over the Top!: Canadian Infantry in the First World War, John F. Meek 1971, Orangeville, Ontario, ISBN 0906158109

Sources
  • Canadian Expeditionary Force 1914-1919 by Col G.W.L. Nicholson, CD, Queens's Printer, Ottawa, Ontario, 1962
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