112th Battalion (Nova Scotia), CEF

The 112th Battalion (Nova Scotia), CEF was a unit of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) during the First World War. Raised in Nova Scotia in 1915, the battalion was primarily composed of men from the province. Its recruitment was driven by patriotic fervor and the call to arms following the outbreak of war in Europe.

While the exact strength fluctuated throughout its existence, the 112th Battalion, like other battalions of the CEF, aimed for a nominal strength of approximately 1000 men. However, achieving and maintaining this strength proved challenging due to casualties, illness, and the constant demands of attrition warfare.

The battalion did not see independent action on the Western Front as a distinct unit. Instead, following its training in Canada, its personnel were used to reinforce other depleted Canadian battalions already engaged in fighting in Europe. This was a common practice for many CEF battalions, as the Canadian Corps sought to maintain its fighting strength. This process of reinforcement resulted in the 112th Battalion's disbandment as a distinct unit, with its personnel integrated into other formations.

Specific details regarding the battalion's training, deployment dates, and the specific battles in which its members fought are often scattered across various archival records and require significant further research. Further investigation into regimental records and personal accounts could illuminate its history more fully. Unfortunately, comprehensive readily accessible information on this specific battalion remains limited.