WW1 Canada 71st Overseas Battalion card

$10.00 CAD

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4-page blank card, printed on thick stock. On front, embossed with 71st battalion cap badge.  

The Crown symbolizes allegiance to the British monarchy, the wreath often used to denote honor, remembrance, and military distinction.

Light toning left side.

3 ½ x 4 ½”

The 71st Battalion, CEF was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War. The 71st Battalion was authorized on 15 August 1915 and embarked for Great Britain on 1 April 1916. It provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 30 September 1916, when its personnel were absorbed by the '44th', '51st', '54th' and '74th Battalion(s), CEF'. The battalion was disbanded on 11 April 1918.

The 71st Battalion recruited in and was mobilized in Woodstock, Ontario.

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