Cap Badge - 57th Canadien-Français / Quebec) Battalion, CEF The 57th Battalion (Canadien-Français), CEF (in French, 57e Bataillon (Canadien-Français), CEF) was an infantry battalion of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the Great War. The 57th Battalion was authorized on 20 April 1915 and embarked for Britain on 2 June 1916. On 8 June 1916, its personnel were absorbed by the 69th Battalion, CEF to provide reinforcements to the Canadian Corps in the field. The battalion was disbanded on 11 April 1918. The 57th Battalion recruited in and was mobilized at Quebec City. The 57th Battalion had two Officers Commanding: Maj. A.L.H. Renaud Lt.-Col. E.T. Paquette The 57th Battalion was awarded the battle honour THE GREAT WAR 1916.[4] The 57e Bataillon (Canadien-Français), CEF is perpetuated by Les Voltigeurs de Quebec.