looking for information regarding 151 Bn CEF

[bkenny]

I'm looking for information regarding the 151 Central Alberta Battalion Overseas (CEF)  My grandfather enlisted on the 22 January 1916 in Wainwright Alta. 
He was assigned to the 151,( D coy, O Batt. C.E.F.?). He left Edmonton for Overseas on the 26 Sept,16.  He was wounded at the Second Battle of Arras on the 28 August 1918 and  Honourably Discharged on the 20 Sept 1918.  His discharge papers are from the 2nd. Bn. CMGC. but only indicate that his involvement with this unit was from Aug 2-Sept 20 1918.
His uniform also indicates that he was assigned to the 2nd. Bn. CMGC.
Another photo that I have of him (undated) would indicate that he may have been assigned to the 50 Infantry (?).  His collar dogs are c/50 and his cap badge (however blurry) would appear to be that of the
50 Canadian Infantry (Poss. Calgary).
Would like to know if anybody could assist in filling in the blanks between leaving Alberta in Sept 1916 and his arrival in Arras in 1918.

 

[Michael OLeary]

The 151st Infantry Battalion, C.E.F., known as the 151st Central Aberta Battalion, was authorized by General Order 151 of 22 December 1915.

The Recruiting Areas were Strathcona, Battle River and Red Deer; with a Mobilization Headquarters at Camp Sarcee (near Calgary).

Service as follows:
Canada: 26 Nov 1915 to 4 Oct 1916
England: 13 Oct 1916 to 13 Oct 1916
France: No service as a unit.

The 151st Battalion was absorbed into the 9th, 11th and 21st Reserve Battalions.

The Commanding Officer of the 151st was Lieutenant Colonel J.W. Arnott (from 3 Oct 1916 to 26 Oct 1916).

Source: John F. Meek, "OVER THE TOP! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War, 1971


The 50th Infantry Battalion, C.E.F., known as the 50th Battalion (Calgary Regiment), was authorized by General Order 86 of 1 July 1915.

The Recruiting Area and Mobilization Headquarters were at Calgary, Alberta.

Service as follows:
Canada: 15 Dec 1914 to 27 Oct 1915
England: 4 Nov 1915 to 10 Aug 1916
France: 11 Aug 1916 to 26 April 1919
Canada: Returned aboard "Empress of Britian" 28 May 1919.

Officers Commanding:
Lieutenant Colonel E.G. Mason - 27 Oct 1915 to 11 Nov 1916
Major R.B. Eaton - 11 Nov 1916 to 1 Jan 1917
Major C.B. Worsnop, D.S.O. - 1 Jan 1917 to 11 Mar 1917
Lieutenant Colonel L.F. Page, D.S.O. - 11 Mar 1917 to Demobilization

Victoria Cross awards: Private John George Pattison, 10 April 1917

Battle Honours:  Somme, 1916, Ancre Heights, Ancre, 1916, Arras, 1917, '18, Vimy, 1917, Hill 70, Ypres, 1917, Passchendaele, Amiens, Scarpe, 1918, Drocourt-Queant Line, Hindenburg Line, Canal du Nord, Valenciennes, FRANCE AND FLANDERS, 1916-18

Source: John F. Meek, "OVER THE TOP! The Canadian Infantry in the First World War, 1971



Since you know that his front line service was with the 50th Battalion and/or the 2nd Bn. Canadian Machine Gun Corps, try researching the unit War Diaries, which can be found throgh the database search here: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/02/020152_e.html

You can search for your grandfather's attestation papers here: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/02/02010602_e.html

And request a full copy of his CEF service records by following the instructions here: http://www.collectionscanada.ca/02/0201060101_e.html#consult


The 50th Infantry Battalion is perpetuated by The King's Own Calgary Regiment (RCAC). That unit may have information in their archive to help your research. The dates of battle honours for the 50th (which are now carried by the KOCR can be found here: http://regimentalrogue.com/battlehonours/bathnrarmd/15-kocr.htm

The current mailing address for the The King's Own Calgary Regiment (RCAC) is:

      THE KING'S OWN CALGARY REGIMENT (RCAC)
            801 11 ST SW
            CALGARY AB  T2P 2C4

The 151st Infantry Battalion is no longer perpetuated by any active unit of the Canadian Army.