PLEASE USE THE FIELD BELOW TO SEARCH THE MILITARY SERVICE FILES
The Military Service Files database includes an entry for all individuals identified in the military service files and/or military service ledgers of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and Newfoundland Forestry Companies the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and Newfoundland Forestry Companies duplicate remove, held by The Rooms Provincial Archives as part of GN 19 Newfoundland military service records (Great War) collection.
Included are the over 6700 members of the First Newfoundland Regiment (later "Royal") and the Newfoundland Forestry Companies, including officers, other ranks, Drum and Bugle Corps, attached specialists and special duty assignments.
An individual's complete service file is attached where available. Service files do not exist for all individuals identified in the records. In this instance, a database record was created based on content recorded in the Military Service ledgers.
Using the Military Service Files database
The records are keyword searchable and sortable based on the column headings: Name, Community, Service number, Age at enlistment, Next of kin, Occupation, Active date, Date of death and Religion. POW status and Fatality status are yes/no searchable fields.
- To search for a specific individual, enter their name and/or service number.
- To view the attached service file, click on the individual's name.
- To view details of an individual's commendations, select the pdf file at the right
- To sort the results of a large search, click on the column heading.
- To search for Prisoners of War, use the keyword POW.
- Notes concerning variant names, misfiled documents, additional service, etc. are included as required.
For additional information, including military service ledgers, photographs, personal papers, wills and other documents contact The Rooms Provincial Archives Reference Room archives@therooms.ca or 709-757-8088.
Or search the Provincial Archives on-line Descriptions Database at https://www.therooms.ca/archives.
Name | Community | Service Number | Age of Enlistment | Next of Kin | Occupation |
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Religion | Fatality | PoW | Date of Death | Commendations | Notes | |
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MITCHELL, Laurence | Beaver Cove, Twillingate District | 5658 | 20 | Elias Mitchell (p) | Miner | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
CHANNING, Maxmilian | 233 Theatre Hill, St. John's | 5296 | 20 | Frances Channing (p) | Bank clerk | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
BARRETT, Alexander | Woody Island, Placentia-St. Marys District | 6078 | 21 | Robert J. Barrett (p) | Agent | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
KENDELL, George | Pushthrough, Fortune District | 5582 | 20 | Samuel Kendell (o) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
SNOW, John | Bay Roberts, Harbour Grace District | 5131 | 21 | John Snow (p) | Clerk | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
WARREN, Wilfred | Bell Island, St. John's East District | 5111 | 19 | Catherine Warren (p) | Miner | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
DALTON, Jacob | Little Catalina, Trinity District | 5703 | 28 | Maria Dalton (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
STRIDE, Benjamin | Conne River, Fortune District | 6325 | 23 | John Stride (o) | Fisherman | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
HICKS, Hubert | Bonavista, Bonavista District | 5847 | 20 | Solomon Hicks (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
SMITH, Patrick J. | Grand Falls, Twillingate District | 4852 | 23 | Thomas Smith (p) | Paper maker | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
KEEFE, James | Colinet, Placentia-St. Marys District | 5076 | 21 | Michael Keefe (p) | Machinist | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
COLLINS, Joseph | Flat Island, Placentia District | 5919 | 22 | George Collins (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
AYLWARD, Nicholas | Topsail Road, St. John's | 4766 | 19 | Michael Aylward (p) | Farmer | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
KING, Eli | Harrys Harbour, Twillingate District | 6305 | 20 | Abner King (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Salvation Army | No | No | ||||
DRAKE, Thomas | Long Cove, Burin district | 4901 | 18 | William Drake (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
DECKER, James | Cape Onion, St. Barbe District | 8512 | 24 | Henry Decker (p) | Lumberman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
ROSE, Timothy | Turks Gut, Port de Grave District | 5825 | 19 | Margaret Rose (s) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
FORTUNE, William | Crabbes, St. George District | 4297 | 18 | Isaac Fortune (p) | Teacher | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
UPSHALL, Charles C. | Harbour Buffett, Placentia-St. Mary's District | 5938 | 19 | Nelson Upshall (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
DOWNEY, Alexander | Crabbes Station, St. George District | 4960 | 21 | John Downey (p) | Pipe fitter | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
LEVERMAN, Donald | 168 Water Street West, St. John's | 4705 | 22 | Charlie Leverman (p) | Electrician | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
PENNEY, William | Bunyans Cove, Bonavista District | 4923 | 26 | Rebecca Penney (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | Variant spelling of name - Penny | |||
ROSE, Hickman | Dawsons Cove, Fortune District | 5689 | 19 | Robert Rose (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
SNOOK, Samuel | St. Albans, Fortune District | 6231 | 22 | Michael Snook (o) | Lumberman | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
MAYO, John Hubert | Burgeo, Burgeo-LaPoile District | 5569 | 19 | Samuel Mayo (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
GILBERT, John Samuel | North Harbour, Placentia-St. Marys District | 6342 | 20 | Gabriel Gilbert (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
PITTMAN, Thomas | Merasheen, Placentia-St. Marys District | 5522 | 23 | Philip Pittman (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
THOMAS, Charles Fred | Tilt Cove, Twillingate District | 5681 | 22 | Violet Jane Thomas (s) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
TIBBO, Wilson | Grand John, Fortune District | 5474 | 18 | Thomas Tibbo (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
DAVIS, Allan | Harbour Grace, Harbour Grace District | 5212 | 23 | Mrs. Francis Davis (p) | Engineer | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
RYAN, Norman | Newmans Cove, Bonavista District | 5895 | 20 | George Ryan (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
HALE, Garland | Change Islands, Fogo District | 8156 | 21 | George Hale (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Salvation Army | No | No | ||||
JANES, Arthur | Hants Harbour, Trinity District | 6276 | 20 | Stephen Janes (p) | Steward | 1918 | Salvation Army | No | No | ||||
ROBINSON, George | Shoe Cove, Cape John, Twillingate District | 5628 | 19 | Fanny Robinson (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
ROWE, Simeon James | Old Perlican, Trinity Bay, Bay de Verde District | 5349 | 26 | Elizabeth Rowe (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | See Regt. #5379 for additional misfiled documents | |||
STARKS, Willie | Nippers Harbour, Twillingate District | 5554 | 18 | Samuel Starks (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
CREWS, John | Point Crew, Burin District | 4811 | 18 | John R. Crews (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
PICCO, Joseph | St. Josephs, Placentia-St. Marys District | 6056 | 21 | Dennis Picco (p) | Sailor | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
TUCKER, Adolphus D. | Burnt Point, Bay de Verde District | 5070 | 23 | Edgar Tucker (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
ANDREWS, Duncan | Wesleyville, Bonavista District | 5073 | 24 | Elizabeth Howell (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
DINNEY, Andrew | Bell Island, St. John's East District | 4374 | 19 | William James Dinney (p) | Miner | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
NORRIS, Michael | Three Arms, Twillingate District | 5904 | 24 | Edward Norris (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
HEAD, George | Joe Batts Arm, Fogo District | 5985 | 20 | Joseph Head (p) | Clerk | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
HEFFERTON, Conrad Blackall | Newtown, Bonavista District | 6143 | 20 | Jacob Hefferton (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | Notes: Also served with the Newfoundland Royal Naval Reserve, # 2271X | |||
JERRETT, Isaac | Middle Brook, Gambo, Bonavista District | 6121 | 23 | John Jerrett (p) | Lumberman | 1918 | Salvation Army | No | No | ||||
MARTIN, George W. | 17 Brazils Square, St. John's | 5020 | 23 | James Martin (o) | Banker | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
CONNORS, Michael | Norris Arm, Twillingate District | 5717 | 20 | Martin Connors (p) | Lumberman | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
OAKLEY, Laurence | Summer Street, St. John's | 4684 | 23 | Frederick Oakley (p) | Labourer | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
BARTLETT, Thomas J | 8 Rossiters Hill, St. John's | 4493 | 20 | Mrs. T.J. Bartlett (s) | Moulder | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
WILKINS, Alexander | Wesleyville, Bonavista District | 5181 | 21 | Isaac Wilkins (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Salvation Army | No | No |