| 196th (Western Universities) Battalion | |
|---|---|
,_CEF&sq=&lang=&file=File:196_Western_Universities_Battalion.jpg) The battalion at mess, in Camp Hughes, 1916 | |
| Active | 1916–1917 |
| Country | Canada |
| Branch | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
| Type | Infantry |
| Mobilization headquarters | Winnipeg |
| Nickname(s) | WUBians; Little Grey Devils |
| Battle honours | The Great War, 1916–17 |
| Commanders | |
| Officer Commanding | Lt. Col. Daniel Sayre MacKay |
The 196th (Western Universities) Battalion, CEF was a numbered battalion in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Based in Winnipeg, Manitoba, the unit began recruiting during the winter of 1915/16 in universities throughout western Canada. After sailing to England in November 1916, the battalion was absorbed into the 19th Reserve Battalion on January 2, 1917, and its members were later dispersed across a number of different units.