39th Battalion, Jewish Legion, British Army, Ministry of Defence
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The 38th, 39th and 40th Royal Fusilier Battalions were collectively known as the Jewish Legion.
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The 39th Royal Fusilier Battalion was composed of American and Canadian volunteers.
In April, 1918, the 39th Royal Fusilier Battalion, over 50% of whom were American volunteers, was sent to Palestine to join the 38th Royal Fusilier Battalion.
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In 1919, the 39th Battalion was disbanded in Palestine.