Canadian Machine Gun Corps
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The Canadian Machine Gun Corps (CMGC) was an administrative corps of the Canadian Expeditionary Force (CEF) and of the Canadian Militia.[1][2][3] It was part of the CEF sent to France during World War I. The Canadian Permanent Machine Gun Brigade was organized in the Permanent Force on 16 April 1917. The Canadian Permanent Machine Gun Brigade was redesignated the Royal Canadian Permanent Machine Gun Brigade on 16 June 1921. The Royal Canadian Permanent Machine Gun Brigade was disbanded on 1 November 1923. The Non-Permanent Active Militia component of the CMGC continued to serve until it was disbanded as part of the 1936 Canadian Militia reorganization, and its roles were transferred to the newly formed infantry (machine gun) battalions.[4][5] The CMGC donated a wall plaque at St. George's Church in Ypres.[6]
Canadian Machine Gun Corps | |
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Active | 16 April 1917 – 15 December 1936 |
Country | Canada |
Branch | Canadian Expeditionary Force (1917–1918) Canadian Militia (1919–1936) |
Type | Machine gunners |
Role | Direct and indirect machine gun fire |
Part of | Canadian Expeditionary Force (1917–1918) Permanent Active Militia (1919–1923) Non-Permanent Active Militia (1919–1936) |
Nickname(s) | "Emma Gees" |
Engagements | First World War |
Commanders | |
Notable commanders | Raymond Brutinel |