40th (Nova Scotia) Battalion, CEF Cap Badge The 40th Battalion, CEF, was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War. The 40th Battalion was authorized on 7 November 1914 and embarked for Britain on 18 October 1915. The battalion provided reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field until 4 January 1917, when its personnel were absorbed by the 26th Reserve Battalion, CEF. The battalion was disbanded on 17 July 1917. The 40th Battalion recruited in Nova Scotia and was mobilized at Aldershot, Nova Scotia. The 40th Battalion was awarded the battle honour THE GREAT WAR 1915-17 and is perpetuated by The Halifax Rifles (RCAC).