49th Battalion (E.R.)
For those that served and for those they left behind
Your gateway to the Forty-Ninth 1915-1919
The Memory Project
Since 2020, the 49th Battalion Memorial Project has worked to preserve and share the legacy of the 49th Battalion (Edmonton Regiment) in the Great War—connecting you to their story, their sacrifice, and your heritage.
The Forty-Ninth
As part of the famed Canadian Corps, the 49th Battalion (Edmonton Regiment) was among the hardest-fighting Canadian infantry units of the Great War. Its ranks were filled with pioneers, homesteaders, and men seeking adventure. Of more than 4,000 who served, over half were wounded and one in four made the ultimate sacrifice.
Discover them
The legacy and memory of Forty-Niners during the Great War
Memory & Legacies
Stories of those that fought
Records & Testimonies
Wartime records, testimonies and narratives
Family Research
Uncover the tales yet told
Upcoming Europe Battlefield Tour
An official battlefield tour to the Western Front is taking place in August 2026. Retracing the steps of the battalion from disembarkation in 1915 to victory in 1918. Additionally, we will be unveiling the new 49th Battalion (E.R.) Memorials at Courcelette, France & Passchendaele, Belgium.
Registration for the event is now closed, although those wanting to attend future events my reach out by email to be added to the contact list.
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Preserving and perpetuating the memory of the 49th Battalion (Edmonton Regiment)