53rd Battalion (Northern Saskatchewan), CEF


The 53rd Battalion, CEF, was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War. The 53rd Battalion was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Great Britain on 29 March 1916. It provided reinforcements for the Canadian Corps in the field until it was disbanded on 12 October 1917.
The 53rd Battalion recruited in Prince Albert, Saskatoon, Battleford and Melfort, Saskatchewan, and was mobilized at Winnipeg, Manitoba.
The 53rd Battalion was commanded by Lieutenant-Colonel R.M. Dennistoun from 1 April 1916 to 1 August 1916.
The 53rd Battalion was awarded the theatre of war honour.
The 53rd Battalion is perpetuated by The North Saskatchewan Regiment.