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The Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum - Honouring the history of the Regiment and its members from 1795 to present day. (709)733-3910 [email protected]
St. John's
Joined June 2016
"Edward Moyle Stick grew up in a family of five boys and two girls. His brothers, Leonard and James Robin Jr. both enlisted in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment on October 1st 1914..." https://t.co/yVbUfgxME3
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"Ron Blake enlisted while at school in November 1941. He trained in England before being commissioned to service in April 1943..." https://t.co/vAm3Tw2njc
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"Sergeant James Dunphy (#3364) was a fisherman and sailor from Tors Cove, Newfoundland. He enlisted on December 26th, 1916..." https://t.co/D312BVoLlm
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"Francis T. Lind was a soldier during the First World War. Originally from Little Bay, Newfoundland, he is most remembered under the nickname “Mayo”..." https://t.co/ko8FKulEom(opens in a new tab)
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"Isabel May Simms served during the First World War. She enlisted in the Canadian Army Medical Corps..." https://t.co/1jVMcHL7uS
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"Wheelchairs have evolved and developed since their iterations as early as 1300 BC, with the first American patent issued in 1869..." https://t.co/ubgATh0zJ7(opens in a new tab)
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"This dressing packet was a standard part of a soldier’s. Much like its name suggests, It was meant to be used to dress a man’s wounds if a medical professional wasn’t close at hand..." https://t.co/Ybr57pLX5Q(opens in a new tab)
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"Love flourishes everywhere. Many soldiers encounter love while in service... These salvers are one example of soldiers supporting each other in matters of the heart..." https://t.co/T6fN6BV6Vv
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"Located in south-west Scotland, Ayr served as the Depot for the Royal Newfoundland Regiment for most of the First World War. The connection between the Newfoundlanders stationed there and the town of Ayr was strong..." https://t.co/ZUj4OqgXCq
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"Memorial Day is the anniversary of that tragic day at Beaumont-Hamel... it is to pay tribute to the actions and sacrifices of all Newfoundland and Labrador soldiers, sailors, and flyers, across the First and Second World Wars...." https://t.co/DfARKwmGVU
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It is with regret that we announce the passing of another one of ours. A true gentleman and soldier. Stand down soldier, your duty is done. https://t.co/RFXxGtr1Ak *picture taken from Kicker interview with Jim Steele (follow the link to watch)
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"...To prepare for these raids, and for the Great Push itself, trench maps were used: hand-drawn maps created using aerial photographs for reference. Officers would write and draw on such maps..." https://t.co/MronovxfqN
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Pte. James Patrick Joe "...Pte. Joe went on to serve at Beaumont Hamel where he was wounded..." https://t.co/xUzP9x6UPe
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Coming soon to the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum Website and YouTube is a video of the full interview with Reverend Wesley Oake. https://t.co/pHeL53eAiU
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https://t.co/dKL47fn1N2 The main flag of the 166th Newfoundland Field Regiment, R.A. The crest is that of the Royal Artillery.
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Every soldier brought something with them from home, whether a token from family, community, or faith. These had to be small, something to fit in a pocket, a bag, or around their neck. Items like this were symbols of why they fought... https://t.co/zuUDPpza82
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All good things must come to an end. Helping Hands: 30 Years At Kinngait Studios / ᐃᑲᔪᖅᑏᑦ: ᐅᑭᐅᓂᒃ 30−ᓂᒃ ᑭᙵᓂᑦ ᓴᓇᕝᕕᖕᒥᑦ closes on June 5, 2022. This exhibition, curated by Nakasuk Alariaq, features works from a major donation from William B. Ritchie.
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