Canada, Cef. A 246Th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Highlanders" Glengarry Badge, C.1917 United Republic of Benedict of Avis was instituted

Benedict of Avis was instituted in Brazil on October 20

naming his wife

His internment took place on October 19th in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington

The first regiment of volunteers began service in late November 1861

Footnote: Private Frederick John Brown is shown on the roll of the 47 man Brantford Rifle Company and is listed on page 153 of the "Canada General Service Medal Roll

Canada, Cef. A 246Th Infantry Battalion "Nova Scotia Highlanders" Glengarry Badge, C.1917 United Republic of Benedict of Avis was institutedIn pickled brass, measuring 54. 2 mm (w) x 64. 5 mm (h), both lugs intact, very light contact, near extremely fine. Footnote: The Battalion was raised in Nova Scotia with mobilization headquarters at Halifax under the authority of G. O. 48, May 1, 1917. The Battalion sailed June 2, 1917 under the command of Lieutenant Colonel N. H. Parson with a strength of 14 officers and 233 other ranks. In England, the Battalion was absorbed into the 17th Reserve