139th Battalion: Cobourg Images

139th Battalion

Description

Media Type:: Image
Item Type:: Postcards
Description:: 139th Battalion marching down King St., Cobourg, Ontario
Notes:: Northumberland County was the recruiting area for the 139th Infantry Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF), which was headquartered in Cobourg, Ontario. The battalion began service in Canada on November 19, 1915. This postcard shows the 139th Battalion, led by Sgt. Major Albert E. Hircock (drum major). The battalion sailed overseas to England on September 25, 1916. Upon arrival in England, it was immediately divided and absorbed into the 3rd and 36th reserve battalions. They never served as a single unit.
Date of Original:: c. 1914
Subject(s):: Military mobilizations
Military service
Local identifier:: 350-11
Collection:: Historical Photographs
Geographic Coverage:: Canada - Ontario - Cobourg

Latitude: 43.95977
Longitude: -78.16515
Copyright Statement:: Public domain: Copyright has expired according to Canadian law. No restrictions on use.
Contact:: Cobourg Public Library
WWW address:
http://www.cobourg.library.on.ca/