14 (Calgary) Service Battalion

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14 Service Battalion
Active1965-2010
CountryFlag of Canada (Pantone).svg  Canada
Branch Lesser badge of the Canadian Army.svg Primary Reserve
TypeCombat Service Support
Part of 3rd Canadian Division
Garrison/HQ Calgary, Alberta
Abbreviation14 Svc Bn

History

Formed in 1965 when the Canadian Armed Forces amalgamated, the Combat Service Support units were formed into Service Battalions. The 14 Service Battalion was initially formed with the following elements:

Contents

While initially titled Calgary Service Battalion, in 1975 it assumed the name of 14 (Calgary) Service Battalion. The Battalion would serve in this role until its amalgamation with 15 (Edmonton) Service Battalion and Area Support Unit Calgary to form 41 Service Battalion in 2010.

Commanding Officers

2010 Realignment

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