Canadian Armed Forces Pay Tribute to No. 2 Construction Battalion

National Defence

The Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) continued to honour the legacy of No. 2 Construction Battalion, the only all-black formation in Canadian military history, during a parade on July 8 in Pictou, Nova Scotia.

The parade promoted the battalion's legacy in conjunction with the Black Cultural Centre for Nova Scotia. 4 Engineer Support Regiment, based out of Gagetown, New Brunswick, who retains the historical link with No. 2 Construction Battalion, led the parade.

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