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5th Battalion (Western Cavalry), CEF
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The 5th Battalion (Western Cavalry), CEF, known as "Tuxford's Dandys," was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War.[1][2]
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5th Battalion (Western Cavalry), CEF | |
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Active | 1914–1920 |
Disbanded | 1920 |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
Type | Infantry |
Size | One Battalion |
Part of | 2nd Canadian Infantry Brigade, 1st Canadian Division |
Mobilization headquarters | Camp Valcartier |
Nickname(s) | Tuxford's Dandies |
Engagements | First World War |
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Commanders | |
Notable commanders | BGen George Tuxford |
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