The 246th Battalion (Nova Scotia Highlanders) was a First World War Nova Scotia overseas battalion authorized in August, 1916 as a reserve unit to supply reinforcements to the Nova Scotia Highland Brigade. It recruited across the province and was headquartered in Halifax, NS. It later organized at Camp Aldershot, NS, shortly before the Nova Scotia Highland Brigade went overseas in October 1916. Officers and men from the battalions of the brigade who were deemed temporarily unfit for overseas duty were transferred to the 246th Battalion. The 246th Battalion was sent overseas in two drafts in March and June, 1917. Upon arrival in England, approximately half the men were transferred to the 185th Battalion (Cape Breton Highlanders) who were training in England, and the other half were absorbed by the 17th Reserve Battalion. The remainder of the officers and men left in Canada were subsequently transferred to labour, forestry special service and other units. The battalion was officially disbanded in April, 1918. The memory of the 246th Battalion is perpetuated by the Nova Scotia Highlanders.
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Photo Postcard - One studio portrait photo postcard of Pte. Vincent Gouthro, a bandsman in the 246th Battalion, Nova Scotia, circa 1917-1918.
Photo - One studio portrait photo of Pte. Archibald Andrew McLellan, a piper in the 246th Battalion, Nova Scotia, circa 1916-1917.
Photo - one studio portrait photo of an unidentified soldier of the 246th Battalion, Nova Scotia, circa 1916-1918.
Photo - One photocopy of the pipe band of the 246th Battalion, Halifax, NS, circa 1916-1917.
Panoramic Photo - One panoramic photo of the final overseas draft of the 246th Battalion, Camp Aldershot, NS, circa 1916-1917.
Other Rank Cap Badge - One example of an other rank cap badge for the 246th Battalion, circa 1916-1918.