AFTER BEAUMONT-HAMEL
Despite the tragedy at Beaumont-Hamel, the Newfoundland Regiment marched on, and continued to distinguish themselves as an elite fighting regiment in the British Empire.
PTE. WILLIAM PENNELL
Sophie Peckford traces her family history with the Newfoundland Regiment and brings full circle the story of her great-great-great uncle, Pte. William Pennell.
WW100 COMMEMORATION PROGRAM
To recognize the centenary of the First World War and honour the unique origins of our university, Memorial created the WW100 Commemoration Program.
100 PORTRAITS OF THE GREAT WAR
Sculptor Morgan MacDonald seeks 100 descendants of those who served with the Newfoundland contingent during the First World War to have their faces cast.
FRANCES CLUETT, VAD
Frances Cluett was a teacher working in her hometown of Belleoram, N.L., when she decided to join the war effort in 1916 as a member of the Voluntary Aid Detachment.
LAST WORD
Dr. Kevin Major reflects on portraits of the First World War, the photographs of men who would leave to fight with the Newfoundland Regiment.
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
“…in freedom of learning their cause and sacrifice might not be forgotten.”
PTE. PETER J. HUDSON
Heart on his sleeve. Greg O’Brien pays tribute to his great-uncle, Pte. Peter J. Hudson.
