WW1 Canadian CEF 199th Battalion City of Belfast Visit 1917 Booklet

The WW1 Canadian CEF 199th Battalion City of Belfast Visit 1917 Booklet is an original printed document produced to commemorate the visit of the 199th Battalion, Canadian Expeditionary Force, known as the “Duchess of Connaught’s Own Irish-Canadian Rangers,” to Belfast in 1917. The booklet typically contains program details, historical notes, lists of battalion members, and information about the event itinerary. It reflects the battalion’s connection with the Irish-Canadian community and records a significant moment in the unit’s service history during the First World War. The item offers insight into the social and ceremonial aspects of military life at the time and demonstrates the transatlantic ties between Canadian military units and communities in the British Isles. It also serves as a primary source for researchers interested in regimental history, First World War commemorations, and the cultural exchange between Canada and Ireland during the period.