Newfoundland and Labrador Command Veterans’ Service Recognition Book Volume 21
Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 1 Veterans’ Service Recognition Book Contents Featured Veterans First World War letter recounts daring escape involving Royal Newfoundland Regiment . . . . . . . . . . .3 David "Dave" Brown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 John Robert Hannam/Hanham . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Charles Mercer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Placentia Fallen Heroes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 World War I ADEY, William H. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 ANDERSON, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 AVERY, William Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21 BARRETT, Dave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 BARRETT, Israel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 BARRETT, Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 BARRON, Thomas Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 BLAGDON, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 BRAKE, Alphonsus J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25 BRAYE, Uriah . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 BUTLER, Alfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 CALLAHAN, Aggie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27 CARROLL, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 CHAULK, William James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 CHIPMAN, John C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29 CLARKE, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 CLEARY, Bernard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 COLBOURNE, Arthur Frederick . . . . . . . . . .31 COLLINS, Abraham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 COLLINS, John F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 CONNORS, James Patrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 CONNORS, Maurice Gregory . . . . . . . . . . .35 CONNORS, Thomas Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . .35 CONRAN, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35 COOMBS, J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 COOMBS, Thomas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 COSTELLO, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 CRITCH, Walter Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 DAWSON, Augustus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 DAY, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 DELANEY, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 DROVER, Archibald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 DROVER, Samuel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41 DUCEY, Michael P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 EDWARDS, Alphonsus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 EDWARDS, John C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43 EZEKIEL, Michael Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 FARRELL, Martin Patrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 FITZGERALD, John J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45 GILLAM, Llewelyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 GOSSE, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 HAMEN, Richard Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 HERRITT, William James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 HODDER, Walter Victor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 HODDINOTT, Ludwig D. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49 HOLDEN, Luke . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 KEARLEY, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 KING, William John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51 MAHONEY, Thomas Gregory . . . . . . . . . . . .53 MANSFIELD, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 MARSH, Absalom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .53 MURPHY, Martin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 MURPHY, William John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 O’TOOLE, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 PAUL, Lawrence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 PELLEY, Frank . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 POOLE, John T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57 POOLE, Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 RYAN, Patrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 SAMSON, Neville . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59 WALSH, Leo A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 WALSH, Patrick Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 WHELAN, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61 WHELAN, Patrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 WHITE, Richard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 WOODFORD, Michael J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .63 World War II BARROW, John Wheeler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 BENNETT, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 BIGGIN, Cornelius . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67 BURKE, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 BURKE, William E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 CAMPBELL, Colin David . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .69 CHAMBERS, Abe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 COLE, Patrick F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 COOKE, Joseph Mansell . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 CORBETT, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .71 COSTELLO, Thomas M. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 CRAWLEY, Angus F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 CRAWLEY, Michael E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73 CROWLEY, Edward J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 CROWLEY, Leonard A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121 DAWE, John Edmund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 DAY, Hugh James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75 DOWNEY, Francis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 DUNPHY, Thomas J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 EZEKIEL, Francis P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77 FALLON, David Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 FEWER, Francis E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 FEWER, Michael P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .79 FITZPATRICK, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 FLEMING, Fred J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 FLYNN, Patrick J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81 FRY, Frederick Victor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 GILL, Ronald Kitchner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 GOULDING, Gordon E. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .83 GREENE, Wallace Stanley . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 GREENSLADE, Percy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 HAINES, Hedley Abraham . . . . . . . . . . . . . .85 HANNAM, Rayfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 HULAN, Godfrey . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 JENSEN, Allan Rose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .87 KELLAND, Peter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 KILFOY, Jerome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 KING, Earnest Leslie . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89 LANE, Kenneth Campbell . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 LAWRENCE, Oliphant Grandy . . . . . . . . . . .91 LEROUX, Gordon Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . .91 MAHONEY, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 MASTERS, Edmund . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 McDONALD, Patrick J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .93 McDONALD, Thomas B. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 McGRATH, Patrick Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 McISAAC, Earl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95 MEANEY, Michael J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 MILLER, Harold . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 MOORE, James T. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97 MORGAN, Eric . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 MORIARITY, Patrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 MURPHY, Patrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99 NASH, Raymond . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 NEWELL, Jacob . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 NOEL, William LeRoy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101 O’GRADY, James Gregory . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 O’KEEFE, Valentine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 PENDERGAST, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103 PIKE, William G. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 PYE, Reginald Llewellyn . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 ROTCHFORD, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105 SCEVIOUR, Harold A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 SHALLOW, Augustus Arthur . . . . . . . . . . .107 SHEA, Michael . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107 SHEA, William . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 SOMERTON, Charles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 SOMERTON, Madge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109 STACEY, Louis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 STARES, Meshech Ewan . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 STOCKLEY, Stanley J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .111 TAYLOR, Archibald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 TAYLOR, Cyril Garfield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 TAYLOR, Neil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113 THORNE, Pleman . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 TILLEY, Fred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 TILLEY (HAINES), Hilda . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115 TRASK, Ralph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 TURNER, Thomas Chesley . . . . . . . . . . . .117 WARFORD, Alexander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117 WELLS, Roy C. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 WHIFFEN, Leonard . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 WOODFORD, Thomas A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .119 Korean War COLLINS, Patrick J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 HEDDERSON, Thomas Joseph . . . . . . . .125 PENNEY, Donald . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125 VINCENT, Clarence R. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127 WIGHT, Roy Samuel Rowe . . . . . . . . . . . .127 Canadian Forces CAKE, George . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 DELLAVALLE, Hughena . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .141 DUGGAN, Edward . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131 DUMONT (REID), Karen Grace . . . . . . . . .131 HANNAM, Robert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 HANRAHAN, Derrick . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .133 MATCHEM, Herbert Henry . . . . . . . . . . . .133 MILLER, Ron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 PIKE, Steve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 ROSE, Paula Mae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .135 RYAN, Samuel A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 WAY, Frank Alfred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 WHELAN, Elizabeth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .137 WHELAN, John L. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 WOODMAN, Carson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .139 NL Overseas Forestry Unit DROVER, John . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 DWYER, Walter Joseph . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 GOULDING, Leslie J. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .145 GOULDING, Pearce Milton . . . . . . . . . . . .147 KEATING, Arthur . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 O’CONNELL, John P. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147 RYAN, James . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 RYAN, William F. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 WHELAN, Walter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149 RCMP CLEARY-ESCOTT, Helen . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 FRASER, Clyde Lindsay . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155 MURRAY-POWER, Trudy Kristine . . . . . . .155 POWER, Jim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153 Advertisers' Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .158 Veteran Information Submission Form . . . . . . . . .160 About the front cover: The War Memorial was first erected by the people of Clarenville after WWI to honour and remember those men killed during that time and was added to following the end of WWII. It was originally placed in front of the old Clarenville United Church, later moved to the shopping centre, and finally to its current location across from the town hall. Photo Credit: Paul Tilley, Clarenville Town Council About the back cover: 100 Portraits of the Great War . . . . . . . . . . . . . . by artist Morgan MacDonald For this project, 100 descendants of those who served with the Newfoundland contingent during the First World War have their faces cast. Together, these 100 form the final creation. Photo Credit: Alick Tsui We Will Remember Them
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 3 continued... Fredrick Wornell used to give a few dollars to his family every Remembrance Day. He knew if it wasn’t for the Armistice agreed to in 1918, he wouldn’t have the chance. Wornell was a member of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment during the First World War. He was born in Greenspond in 1897, and died in St. John’s in 1987. Years after the war ended, he took to writing letters to catalogue some of the memories that still stayed fresh with him long after the fighting stopped. One of the letters outlined a harrowing experience where, with his camp surrounded by Germans, the actions of William “White Line” Antle saved the battalion from certain death at the hands of the Germans. Rob Paddon, Wornell’s great-grandson, says the letters have become part of his family’s lore. He says it’s incredible to read a story from a relative about a moment where his bloodline could have stopped. “It’s hard to describe. It’s an emotional experience. You can build a connection 100 years later through the stories and letters that he left behind,” Paddon said. Paddon says the letters reveal how close the bonds between soldiers were when death was just around the corner. “It was very much not about him - it was a tribute to a comrade. It emphasizes the comradery that they had. He was well into his 80s or 90s and to have such a vivid memory of that speaks volumes of the importance of that event.” A few years ago, Paddon and his father, Terry Paddon, did the Trail of the Caribou and used the letters as a guide to retrace Wornell’s steps. First World War letter recounts daring escape involving Royal Newfoundland Regiment Paddon family connects to history, 100 years later David Maher As originally published: April 13, 2018 SaltWire Members of the 1st Battalion of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment who were saved, as described in Fredrick Wornell’s letter, were (left to right) Wornell, Billie Mac, Father Thomas Nangle and Bernard Forsey. - Submitted
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 5 continued... “This is one of the few that’s about combat. Most are just funny experiences,” he said. “We went to the spot - as best we could figure - where he would have learned how to ride a bike.” Paddon asked that, 100 years later, the story of the daring escape be printed in the newspaper. Here, we grant his wish. david.maher@thetelegram.com Twitter: DavidMaherNL Fredrick Wornell’s letter Sixty-five years ago, Lord Kitchener pointed his long boney finger at us and said, “Join up, so you can tell your grandchildren what you did in ‘the Great War.’” Here’s what one grandfather did. It was April 13th, 1918, a bright clear beautiful day. The 1st Battalion of the Royal Nfld. Regiment was surrounded. Billy Antle was a Battalion runner. It was his duty to take messages to Brigade Headquarters. He was sent off to Brigade to tell them the story. How in the world he ever got there in broad daylight, without being captured, nobody will ever know from that day to this, but he made it. When he arrived at Brigade he met Billy Hall, and there hangs another story. Billy Hall was the Brigade runner. He was a Newfoundlander, who had served with the Nfld. Regiment, but, for some time past, had been attached to Brigade Headquarters, which was considered a fairly cushy job, as Brigade runner, but he wasn’t happy. He wanted to get back to his own Battalion, amongst his own friends from Newfoundland. So in September he applied to be transferred back. His application was approved. He was killed in action on October 14th, 1918. The two Billies went and saw the Brigade Major and told him the story about the Battalion being surrounded. He went off and consulted with this staff. Shortly after, he came back and he asked Billy Antle, “Billy, do you think you can get back again?” “Oh yes Sir,” said Billy, “I think so.” “Well,” said the B.M. “here’s what we are going to do. Of course, we have got to try and save the Battalion, get them out, what’s left of them, if we can. But obviously, you can’t do it in broad daylight, so we will wait until after dark and we will go in again. We will take a roll of white tape with us and we will unroll it as we go and, if we get in, and the Germans haven’t spotted the white tape in the meantime, it will help us to get out again, with, we hope, what’s left of the Battalion.” It worked. At about eleven o’clock that night, those of us up in the front line got the message. The Battalion is surrounded. Billy Antle is going to bring us out on a white line. Keep your mouth shut, your ears open, don’t make a sound and follow the leader. And that’s how Billy Antle became known as “White Line Antle.” He saved the Battalion. Billy, my friend, you were some man, some soldier. May your soul rest in peace. The Epitaph On this mount of dust and ashes. Let no bitter tear be shed. He is marching with his comrades. Somewhere on the road ahead. He has joined the unseen legions. Sound for him no solemn Knoll. He has heard the great Reveillé. It is morning. All is well. LEST WE FORGET Lest we forget. F.J. Wornell First World War letter recounts daring escape involving Royal Newfoundland Regiment | SaltWire
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 7 Dave was born in Tilton, on September 3, 1892. He enlisted with the Royal Newfoundland Regiment on March 18, 1915 and was sent to war. Dave was one of the sixty-seven men who survived the Battle of the Somme (in the attempt to capture the village of Beaumont Hamel) on July 1, 1916 without being wounded and was decorated for bravery on the battlefield. The records state that Dave Brown fought with distinction in every battle in which the Newfoundland Regiment was involved. He was one of the stretcher bearers who was responsible for recovering the wounded after the guns had ceased, and was directly responsible for saving the lives of Solomon Gosse and Duncan Collins of Spaniard’s Bay who had already crawled into fox holes to die. After three months rest, Brown’s regiment fought in other more important battles before the war ended. Dave was discharged on March 26, 1919. He received four medals, now owned by his son Wallace, including the Military Medal for being one of sixty-five men who survived without being wounded, Great War for Civilization 1914-1919, War Medal for 1914-1918, the Gallantry Award given on October 12, 1916. Dave Brown passed away on July 2, 1939, at the age of forty-seven. He was a member of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 9 in Spaniard’s Bay. The following is the citation accompanying his Military Medal. “London Gazette, 6th January, 1917. Action Date, 12th October, 1916 – Gueudecourt. For bravery in the field. On October 12th near Gueudecourt in an attack on the German trenches he showed great gallantry. He was one of the first to reach the hostile trench, bayonetted three of the enemy, bombed many dugouts, and during a counter attack he shot seven of the enemy and generally displayed a fine fighting spirit. BROWN, David “Dave” Service # 1319
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 9 John Robert Hannam, Hanham, as it later got changed in London, was born to Benjamin and Harriett, née Saunders, of Black Duck Cove on October 24th, 1888. On August 13th, 1915 he joined the Newfoundland Regiment. John embarked for Southampton with the 1st Battalion to fight the Germans in WWI. He fought on the Western front in France and Belgium. November 20th, 1916 he was admitted to Wandsworth suffering gunshot wounds to his left leg and left shoulder. After his recovery he continued into battle. March 20th, 1918, John was taken to the 64th Casualty Clearing Station listed as “dangerously ill” with severe gunshot wounds to the chest, with one bullet just centimeters from his heart. He spent several months in the hospital in London, England where they removed the bullets from his leg and shoulder but thought the one near his heart was too dangerously close to attempt removal. April 4th, 1919 John returned home to Creston. Later, the bullet was successfully removed at the Burin Cottage Hospital. The Wandsworth Hospital Where many members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment were treated during World War I. HANNAM / HANHAM, John Robert
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 11 MWO (retired) Charles Hugh T. Mercer, son of Charles Mercer and Audrey (Dawe) of Conception Bay South NL, was born in St. John’s in 1964. He served the Royal Canadian Medical Service, where he was trained as a Physician Assistant. He had a career of 24 plus years before retiring in 2008. His postings were with the Canadian Airborne Regiment from 1988 to 1991, went to Lahr, Germany and served with the 8th Canadian Hussars (Princess Louise's) from 1991 to 1993, posted next to 1 Royal Canadian Regiment, 1993 to 1997 then was posted to 1 Canadian Field Hospital from 1997 to 1999. After leaving CFB Petawawa, he went on to the Royal Canadian Medical Services School as an instructor at CFB Borden from 1999 to 2003. Then he had postings to the Navy where he served with HMCS Winnipeg, HMCS Charlottetown, HMCS Halifax and HMCS Athabaskan, the Command Ship for east coast sovereignty from 2003 to 2005. His final posting was CFB Edmonton with 1 Field Ambulance from 2005 to 2008. He became the Regimental Sergeant Major of this unit in 2007. During Charlie's career, he had a big impact on many junior soldiers and gained their respect that is still talked about today. Charlie had three tours, Bosnia 1994, CFB Alert 2003 and then Afghanistan, where he was given a citation for his tour in 2006. After retirement, Charlie continued to train soldiers and first responders in emergency pre-hospital with a company called CTOMS (Canadian Trauma Operations Medical Service) as well as worked for DeBeers Mines and Divack Mines as a Physician Assistant. He was married to his wife of 29 years, Marion (Cormier) Mercer (Cpl retired); whom he met while in the military. They had three children, Ryan, Brittany and Cyle. Sadly, as a result of his service to the Canadian Military; Charlie passed away on March 3, 2020. He is greatly missed by any who knew him. MERCER, Charles “Charlie” Hugh T. Canadian Decorated
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 13 - Private John Viscount, Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Dunville, died of wounds received in action October 30th, 1915, age 24 years, son of John Viscount and Hannah Walsh. No known grave. - Private Lawrence Fewer, Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Placentia, killed in action July 1st, 1916, age 23 years, son of William and Ellen Fewer. - Private Michael Lannon, Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Southeast Placentia, killed in action, July 1st, 1916, age 23 years, son of James and Esther Lannon. No known grave. - Private Edward Corrigan, Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Placentia, killed in action, July 1st, 1916, age 22 years, son of James and Isabel Corrigan. - Private James Mooney, Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Great Placentia, killed in action, July 1st, 1916, age 23 years, son of Alfred and Agnes Mooney. No known grave. - Private Michael Walsh, Blue Puttee, Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Placentia, killed in action, July 1st, 1916, age 26 years, son of Patrick and Catherine Walsh. No known grave. - Private Thomas Kelly, Blue Puttee, Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Jersey Side, Placentia, killed in action, July 1st, 1916, age 26 years, son of James and Mary-Ann Kelly. No known grave. - Sergeant Martin Grace, Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Placentia, died of wounds received in action, October 15th, 1916, age 26 years, son of John and Ann Grace. Placentia Fallen Heroes (33) – Honour Roll continued...
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 15 continued... - Lance-Corporal Martin Kent, Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Placentia, killed in action, October 12th, 1916, age 21 years, son of Head-Constable James and Johanna Kent. No known grave. - Private Thomas Delaney, Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Placentia, Boy Soldier, killed in action, November 20th, 1916, age 19 years, son of Michael and Bridget Delaney. No known grave. - Private William King, Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Placentia, killed in action, January 1st, 1917, age 25 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. James King. - Lance-Corporal Thomas Dunphy, Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Dunville, killed in action, March 2nd, 1917, age 20 years, son of John and Maria Dunphy. No known grave. - Private James Collins, Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Jerseyside, killed in action, April 14th, 1917, age 20 years, son of John and Elizabeth Collins. No known grave. - Private Aloysius Keefe, Royal Newfoundland Regiment, of Southeast Placentia, missing in action April 14th, 1917, age 20 years, son of Patrick and Mary Keefe. No known grave. - Sergeant Patrick Whelan, Canadian Infantry - Alberta Regiment of Jerseyside, killed in action, April 25th, 1917, age 23 years, son of Thomas and Mary Whelan. - Lieutenant Francis Collins, Canadian Pioneers - 2nd Battalion, of Placentia, killed in action, July 23rd, 1917, age 25 years, son of John and Elizabeth Collins. - Able Seaman Albert O’Brien, Royal Naval Reserve, of Southeast Placentia, died on July 29th, 1917, age 25 years, son of James and Mary O’Brien. - Private John Walsh, New Brunswick Regiment, of Point Verde, killed in action, August 15th, 1917, age 22 years, son of William and Bridget Walsh. - Private Austin Foley, Nova Scotia Regiment, of Placentia, killed in action, August 17th, 1917, age 32 years, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Foley. - Private Martin Collins, Royal Newfoundland Regiment, of Placentia, killed in action, October 9th, 1917, age 21 years, son of Michael and Annie Collins. No known grave. - Private James Croucher, Royal Newfoundland Regiment, of Point Verde, killed in action, November 20th, 1917, Boy Soldier, age 18 years, son of Thomas and Mary Olivia Croucher. - Corporal John Collins, Royal Newfoundland Regiment, of Southeast – Placentia, died of wounds received in battle, December 6th, 1917, age 26 years, winner of the Military Medal, son of John and Mary Collins. - Private William O’Reilly, Royal Newfoundland Regiment, killed in action, December 3rd, 1917, age 23 years, son of William and Maggie O’Reilly. No known grave. - Private Sylvester Heffern, Royal Newfoundland Regiment, of Placentia, missing in action, April 14th, 1917, age 24 years, son of Sarah Heffern. No known grave. - Private William Donohue, Royal Newfoundland Regiment, of Point Verde, died from meningitis contracted while on military duty in France, May 18th, 1918, Boy Soldier, age 19 years, son of John and Mary Donohue. continued...
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 17 continued... - Private Patrick O’Brien, Canadian Infantry, Nova Scotia Regiment, killed in action, September 2nd, 1918, age 21 years. - Private David Furlong, Royal Newfoundland Regiment, of Placentia, died of wounds received in action, January 11th, 1918, age 21 years, son of Lawrence and Norah Furlong. - Private James Kelly, Royal Newfoundland Regiment, of Jerseyside, Placentia, died of wounds received in action, October 27th, 1918, age 22 years, son of James and Mary-Ann Kelly. - Cadet John Dunphy, Royal Flying Corps, of Placentia, died October 13th, 1918, age 30 years. - Lance-Corporal John King, Royal Newfoundland Regiment, of Blockhouse, Placentia, died in hospital from a medical condition related to war service, December 16th, 1918, age 20 years, son of James and Anastasia King. - Private Patrick Power, Royal Newfoundland Regiment, of Dunville, killed in action, April 12th, 1918, age 22 years, son of John and Mary Power. No known grave. - Private Patrick Murphy, Royal Canadian Regiment, of Placentia, killed in action, August 26th, 1918, age 33 years, son of William and Hannah Murphy. - Private Neil O’Reilly, Canadian Infantry- Quebec Regiment, of Placentia, killed in action, August 18th, 1917, age 19 years, Boy Soldier, son of Thomas O’Reilly. We Will Remember...
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 21 “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” ADEY, William H. Service # 1614 Born in Adeytown. Served with the Royal Newfoundland Regiment from 1914 to 1918. He was the 1st President of Clarenville Branch 27 of The Royal Canadian Legion and founder of 567 Random Squadron RCAC in 1953. He is deceased. ANDERSON, John Born in 1884 in British Harbour. Served with the Royal Newfoundland Regiment from April 22, 1918 to May 2, 1919. Passed away in 1954. AVERY, WilliamThomas Service # 8053 Born in Trinity Bay. Served with the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Forestry Corp. He is deceased.
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 23 “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” BARRETT, Dave Service # 877288 Born in Spaniardʼs Bay. Served with the Army from 1914 to 1918. He is deceased. BARRETT, Israel Service # 877672 Born in Spaniardʼs Bay. Served with the Army from 1914 to 1918. He is deceased. BARRETT, Walter Born in Spaniardʼs Bay. Served with the Merchant Marine. He was a member of Cpl. Matthew Brazil Branch 9 of The Royal Canadian Legion. He is deceased.
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 25 “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” BARRON, Thomas Frank Service # 568 Born in Harbour Main. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment from September 17, 1914 to July 9, 1918. Pte. Barron was one of the first 500 of The Royal Newfoundland Regiment. He is deceased. BLAGDON, Thomas Service # 3298 Pte. Thomas Blagdon enlisted with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment on November 20, 1917. He was killed in action in Flanders in September 1918. BRAKE, Alphonsus J. Service # 1934 Born in 1895 in Marystown, Placentia Bay. Served with the Royal Newfoundland Regiment from August 6, 1915 to April 25, 1919. He was discharged with the rank of Corporal. He is deceased.
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 27 “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” BRAYE, Uriah Service # 4774 Born in Harbour Grace on February 14, 1896. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment from 1916 to 1918. Passed away on April 20, 1963. BUTLER, Alfred Service # 460 Born in Griquet. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment. He is deceased. CALLAHAN, Aggie Aggie Callahan was born in Spaniardʼs Bay. She served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment. She is deceased.
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 29 “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” CARROLL, John Service # 2886 Born in Burgeo in August 1893. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment from June 17, 1916 until he was medically discharged on December 19, 1918. Passed away on January 17, 1975. CHAULK, William James Service # 3376 Born in Elliston. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment during WWI. Also served with the Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit in WWII. He is deceased. CHIPMAN, John C. Born in Spaniardʼs Bay. Served with the American Army – US Expeditionary Force from 1914 until he was killed in action in France in 1918.
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 31 “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” CLARKE, Robert Service # 3483 Born in Bishop’s Cove. Served with the Navy from 1914 to 1918. He is deceased. CLEARY, Bernard Service # 1359 Born in Harbour Main on July 4, 1897. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment from April 18, 1915 to July 1, 1916. Killed in action at the Battle of Beaumont Hamel. COLBOURNE, Arthur Frederick “Fred” Service # 444 Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment (Blue Puttee). Was wounded by grenade or mortar fragments at the Broembeke in August 1917. Shrapnel started to move in August 1962 and he passed away in his sleep in September 1962. He was the first President of Bishops Falls Branch 2 of The Royal Canadian Legion.
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 33 “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” COLLINS, Abraham Service # 1179X Born in 1894. Served with the Royal Navy. He passed away in 1958. COLLINS, John F. Service # 578 Born in Spaniardʼs Bay. Served with the Army from 1914 to 1918. He is deceased. CONNORS, James Patrick Service # 209 Born in Conception Harbour. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment from September 5, 1914 to July 1, 1916. He was killed in action at the Battle of Beaumont Hamel.
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 35 “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” CONNORS, Maurice Gregory Service # 3942 Born in Conception Harbour. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment from August 31, 1917 to April 12, 1918. Embarked St. John’s on the SS Florizel on October 3, 1917. Killed in action at the Battle of Bailleul, France. CONNORS, Thomas Joseph Service # 170 Born in Conception Harbour. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment from September 3, 1914 to May 15, 1915. Lt. Connors was one of the first 500 of The Royal Newfoundland Regiment. He is deceased. CONRAN, William Service # 4795 Born in Harbour Main on November 24, 1898. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Pte. Conran received a Victory Medal and the British War Medal. Passed away on May 3, 1972.
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 37 “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” COOMBS, J. Service # 3499 Born in Spaniardʼs Bay. Served with the Army from 1914 to 1918. Was a member of Cpl. Matthew Brazil Branch 9 of The Royal Canadian Legion in Spaniardʼs Bay. He is deceased. COOMBS, Thomas Service # 747 Born in Spaniardʼs Bay. Served with the Army from 1914 to 1918. Was a member of Cpl. Matthew Brazil Branch 9 of The Royal Canadian Legion in Spaniardʼs Bay. He is deceased. COSTELLO, James Service # 4552 Born in Conception Harbour on April 22, 1898. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment 2nd Battalion “A” Company from April 22, 1918 to August 26, 1919. Embarked St. John’s on June 11, 1918. Received the British War Medal. Passed away in 1984.
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 39 “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” CRITCH, Walter Joseph Service # 124X Born in Random, Trinity Bay. Enlisted with the Royal (Newfoundland) Naval Reserves on October 21, 1914 at the age of 22; he received a Meritorious Service Medal for his actions in saving the lives of Naval divers following the Halifax explosion of December 6, 1917. He was serving on HMCS Niobe at the time. Passed away in 1982. DAWSON, Augustus Service # 1340 Augustus Dawson served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment. He is deceased. DAY, John Service # 2157 Born in Old Shop, Trinity Bay on January 8, 1896. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment 1st Battalion from January 1918 to July 22, 1919. Discharged due to wounds. Passed away on January 2, 1984.
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 41 “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” DELANEY, John Born in Spaniardʼs Bay. Served in World War I. He is deceased. DROVER, Archibald Service # 5136 Born in Spaniardʼs Bay. Served with the Army from 1914 to 1918. Was a member of Cpl. Matthew Brazil Branch 9 of The Royal Canadian Legion in Spaniardʼs Bay. He is deceased. DROVER, Samuel Service # 2201X Born in Random, Trinity Bay. Served with the Royal Newfoundland Naval Reserve. He is deceased.
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 43 “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” DUCEY, Michael P. Service # 488933 Born in Marystown, Placentia Bay in 1891. Enlisted with the 55th Battalion Canadian Expeditionary Force in 1916. Served in France and British Mediterranean Force. Passed away in November 1923 in Marystown. EDWARDS, Alphonsus Service # 2287 Born in Grand Falls, the son of Clara and Joseph Edwards. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Passed away on May 5, 1918 at the age of 21 from wounds received at Bailleul. He is buried at Boulogne Cemetery in France. EDWARDS, John C. Service # 450 Born in Grand Falls, the son of Joseph and Clara Edwards. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Passed away on July 21, 1916 at the age of 24 from wounds received at Beaumont-Hamel. He is buried at Wandsworth Cemetery in England.
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 45 “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” EZEKIEL, Michael Joseph Service # 1333 Born in Harbour Main on August 4, 1883. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Received the British War Medal, Victory Medal, and British Star Medal. Passed away on June 2, 1941. FARRELL, Martin Patrick Service # 1798 Born in Marystown, Placentia Bay. Enlisted in The Royal Newfoundland Regiment in 1914. He was killed in action in the Battle of the Somme in July 1916. FITZGERALD, John J. Service # 5267 Born in Tilton, Conception Bay in 1876. He served with the Army from 1914 to 1918. He was a member of Cpl. Matthew Brazil Branch 9 of The Royal Canadian Legion in Spaniardʼs Bay. Passed away on June 3, 1958.
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book 46 The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary (Newfoundland & Labrador) Incorporated [CCGA (NL) Inc.] is a non-profit, volunteer organization used to augment maritime search and rescue resources in the Newfoundland and Labrador Region. CCGA members would like to encourage all fishers to keep safety in mind at all times. Having the proper safety equipment on board and in good operating order will not prevent a disaster from happening, but knowing its location and practicing its use will greatly increase your chances of survival. The CCGA will be celebrating 42 years of successful operation in 2020. Since the CCGA was founded in 1978, its members have been credited with participation in thousands of missions and saving countless lives. Thousands of people are helped each year in marine incidents and millions of dollars of property are saved. The Canadian Coast Guard Auxiliary has been recognized as one of the best, safest and most cost effective volunteer marine rescue organizations in the world. Honouring Our Veterans Bill’s CONSTRUCTION PO Box 144, Hickman’s Harbour, NL A0C 1P0 (709) 547-2319 • New Home Construction & Renovation • Home Improvements, Windows, Siding & Much More No Job Too Big Or Small 100% Locally Owned & Operated
Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 47 “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” GILLAM, Llewelyn Born in Port Aux Basques on March 12, 1897. He served with the Army. Passed away on September 6, 1969. GOSSE, Richard Service # 5196 Born in Queen’s Cove. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment. He is deceased. HAMEN, Richard Joseph Service # 3037 Born in Burin in 1897. Served with The Newfoundland Regiment from August 24, 1916 to 1918. Missing in action on October 25, 1918 while serving in Belgium and was presumed dead on May 27, 1919.
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book 48 P.O. Box 420, 125 Carolina Ave., Stephenville, NL A2N 2Z5 (709) 643-8360 www.townofstephenville.com We Will Remember
Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 49 “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” HERRITT, William James Service # 4988 Born in Rose Blanche on January 1, 1898. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment from March 11, 1918 to June 3, 1919. He was a member of Channel Branch #11 of The Royal Canadian Legion. Passed away on January 12, 1973. HODDER, Walter Victor Service # 2416X Born in New Bonaventure, Trinity Bay. Served with the Royal Navy. He is deceased. HODDINOTT, Ludwig D. Service # 2234 Born in Greenspond, Bonavista Bay in June 1893. Enlisted in the Newfoundland Regiment in Grand Falls in March 1916 and was promoted to Corporal in May 1916 and to acting Sergeant in June 1916. He was killed in action at Monchy on April 14, 1917 at the age of 23 years.
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 51 “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” HOLDEN, Luke Service # 329 Born in Harbour Main. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment from September 5, 1914 to July 1, 1916. Pte. Holden was one of the first 500 of The Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Killed in action on July 1, 1916 during the Battle of Beaumont Hamel. KEARLEY, James Service # 3896 Born in Bay d’Espoir on October 20, 1900. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment “F” company from July 2, 1917 to June 19, 1919. Embarked St. John’s on SS Florizel on August 4, 1917. Received the British War Medal and Victory Medal. He is deceased. KING, William John Service # 5441 Born in St. Jones Within. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment. He is deceased.
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 53 “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” MAHONEY, Thomas Gregory Service # 971 Born in Conception Harbour. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment from January 20, 1915 to January 14, 1919. Received the British War Medal and Victory Medal. Passed away on November 6, 1960. MANSFIELD, Michael Service # 3590 Born in Kitchuses. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment from April 12, 1917 to April 13, 1918. Embarked St. John’s on SS Florizel on May 19, 1917. Reported wounded and missing on April 13, 1918. MARSH, Absalom Service # 4785 Born in Hillview. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment. He is deceased.
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book 54 The Town of Bonavista salutes the war Veterans and the many sacrifices made on behalf of all Newfoundlanders & Labradorians. We wish The Legion all the best on their “Veterans’ Service Recognition Book” Volume #21 Town of Bonavista P. O. Box 279, NL (709) 468-7816 Clarenville Consumers CO OP 238 Memorial Dr Clarenville, NL A5A 1N9 “Ask about our online shopping” 709 466-2622 18 Bruce Street Mount Pearl, NL A1N 4T4 Email: cmbrown@emcoltd.com www.emcowaterworks.com Phone: (709) 747-2626 Fax: (709) 747-2623 Toll Free: (800) 563-9667 Harbour Grace Shrimp Co. Ltd P.O. Box 580 Harbour Grace, NL A0A 2M0 Phone: 709-596-8000 Fax: 709-596-8002 Proud to Support Newfoundland and Labrador Veterans
Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 55 “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” MURPHY, Martin Service # 3655 Born in Holyrood. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment 1st Battalion from April 20, 1917 to December 3, 1917. Embarked on SS Florizel on May 19, 1917. Reported missing on December 3, 1917. MURPHY, William John Service # 975 Born in Conception Harbour. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment 1st Battalion from January 16, 1915 to October 9, 1915. Embarked on SS Staphanio on March 20, 1915. Killed in action at Gallipoli on October 9, 1915. O’TOOLE, John Service # 5827 Born in Conception Harbour in 1886. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment from July 19, 1918 to January 14, 1919. Died on May 31, 1921 and is buried in St. Anne’s Cemetery, Conception Harbour.
Veterans’ Service Recognition Book 56 Beothic Fish Processors Limited P.O. BOX 10, VALLEYFIELD, NL A0G 1B0 Valleyfield Phone (709) 536-2425 Fax (709) 536-3465 St. John’s Phone (709) 753-6884 Fax (709) 753-9709 “A WINNING TEAM” Lest We Forget † Assistance in Daily Living & Community Activities † Home Support, Child Care, Family Support † 24 Hour Service, 7 days a Week † 24 Hour Emergency Line † Locally Owned & Operated † Registered Nurse on Staff • FREE Nurse Assessments • Call 18775033396 today for a FREE Consultation! Lest We Forget Do You Have a Loved One Serving in the Canadian Armed Forces? Need More Information… Contact the Military Family Resource Centre Nearest you Corner Brook (709) 637-4591 Gander (709) 256-1703 ext. 1202 Goose Bay (709) 896-6900 ext. 6060 St. John’s (709) 570-4636
Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 57 “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” PAUL, Lawrence Service # 3358 Born on Wig Wam Point, Bay of Exploits in 1900. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment from 1914 to 1916. Passed away on September 17, 1992. PELLEY, Frank Service # 2955 Frank Pelley served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment from 1914 to 1916. He is deceased. POOLE, John T. Service # 778X Born in St. Lewis. Served with the Royal Navy in WWI and served with the Nfld Forestry Unit in WWII. Received the British War Medal and Victory Medal. Died on November 19, 1974 and is buried in St. Patrick’s Cemetery, Brigus.
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 59 “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” POOLE, Peter Service # 1098X Peter Poole was born in Westport. He served with the Royal Navy. He is deceased. RYAN, Patrick Service # 3188 Born in Turks Gut on March 7, 1885. Served with The Royal Newfoundland Regiment from October 31, 1916 to November 1917. Embarked on SS Florizel. Received the British War Medal and Victory Medal. Killed in action in Battle of Marcoing and Masnières on November 20, 1917. Buried in Marcoing British Cemetery, France. SAMSON, Neville Service # 3544 Born in Flat Islands, Bonavista Bay on January 27, 1897. Enlisted on March 16, 1917 as one of Coaker’s Recruits. Killed in action on December 3, 1917 at the Battle of Cambrai.
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Volume 21 www.legionnl.com 61 “At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, We Will Remember Them” WALSH, Leo A. Born in St. John’s on May 18, 1898. Served for the Merchant Marines during WWI and with the British Admiralty Tug Services from July 3, 1942 to July 1, 1946. Received the Mercantile Marine ribbon and medal along with the British Marine ribbon and medal. Passed away on January 5, 1980. WALSH, Patrick Joseph Service # 286 Born in St. John’s in 1898. Served for The Royal Newfoundland Regiment from September 5, 1914 to May 16, 1919. Was one of the first 500 of the RNR. Died in 1961. WHELAN, James Service # 1251 Born in Chapel’s Cove on September 14, 1892. Served for The Royal Newfoundland Regiment from October 27, 1914 to March 18, 1919. Served on ships SS Kabie, HMS Alsatian and HMS Benson. Passed away on June 29, 1968.
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