Historical Events tagged with "royal newfoundland regiment"
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Royal Newfoundland Regiment Tomb of Unknown Soldier
At the centennial ceremony of the Dominion of Newfoundland National War Memorial, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission allowed the entombment of a soldier from the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, creating an unprecedented second Canadian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. This significant moment took place in Newfoundland, where military dignitaries, veterans, and families gathered to honor the memory of those who served. The entombment symbolizes the collective remembrance of the sacrifice made by the soldiers during the World Wars and other conflicts.
Continue ReadingInauguration of Newfoundland National War Memorial
Field Marshall Douglas Haig inaugurated the National War Memorial for the Dominion of Newfoundland in St. John's, commemorating the Royal Newfoundland Regiment's devastating losses at Beaumont-Hamel during the Battle of the Somme. This memorial stands in honor of the regiment's bravery and sacrifice on the battlefield and marks a pivotal moment in Newfoundland's military history.
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