44th Battalion (Manitoba), CEF

The 44th Battalion (Manitoba), CEF, was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) during the First World War. Authorized on 7 November 1914 and mobilized at Winnipeg, Manitoba, the battalion recruited primarily in the province of Manitoba. The 44th Battalion embarked for Great Britain on 23 October 1915 aboard the SS Lapland.

Upon arrival in England, the battalion underwent further training before proceeding to France on 13 August 1916. It served with the 10th Infantry Brigade, 4th Canadian Division, for the remainder of the war. The battalion saw action in several major battles, including the Battle of the Somme (1916), the Battle of Vimy Ridge (1917), the Battle of Passchendaele (1917), and the Hundred Days Offensive (1918).

The 44th Battalion was notable for its distinguished service and suffered significant casualties. It was awarded numerous battle honours for its participation in the war. Following the Armistice, the battalion was demobilized and officially disbanded on 30 August 1920.

The perpetuation of the 44th Battalion (Manitoba), CEF, was assigned to The Royal Winnipeg Rifles.