the 57th battalion (canadien-français), cef (in french, 57 bataillon (canadien-français), cef) was an infantry battalion of the canadian expeditionary force during the great war. the 57th battalion was authorized on 20 april 1915 and embarked for britain on 2 june 1916. on 8 june 1916, its personnel were absorbed by the 69th battalion, cef to provide reinforcements to the canadian corps in the field. the battalion was disbanded on 11 april 1918.