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 | Active Date | Religion | Fatality | PoW | Date of Death | Commendations | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NASH, Thomas | 22 Adelaide Street, St. John's | 4399 | 18 | Margaret Nash (p) | Assistant bookkeeper | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| WOODLAND, Samuel | Greenspond, Bonavista District | 3169 | 18 | Edward Woodland (p) | Fisherman | 1916 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| RUSSELL, John | St. John's | 917 | 18 | Edward Russell (p) | Confectioner | 1915 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| BUGDEN, Heber | Petley, Trinity District | 4792 | 18 | Benjamin Bugden (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| ELLIS, William | 14 Gear Street, St. John's | 4237 | 18 | Joseph Ellis (p) | Printer | 1917 | Methodist | No | No | Discrepancy in age. Age given on Enlistment: 18; Actual age: 16 | |||
| HART, Ralph | Champneys East, Trinity District | 8102 | 18 | Mr. And Mrs. Albert Hart (p) | Lumberman | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| HOLLAND, Michael J. | St. John's | 1634 | 18 | Richard Holland (p) | Clerk | 1915 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Saturday, July 1, 1916 | |||
| TILLEY, William | Kelligrews, Harbour Main District | 3982 | 18 | James Tilley (p) | Baker | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| MULLEY, Harold | Blackhead, Bay de Verde District | 5098 | 18 | John Mulley (p) | Labourer | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| PHELAN, James | 77 Merrymeeting Road, St. John's | 2420 | 18 | James Phelan (p) | Labourer | 1916 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Saturday, April 13, 1918 | |||
| BENOIT, Paul | Bay d'Espoir, Fortune District | 8300 | 18 | Lumberman | 1917 | Roman Catholic | No | No | Attestation papers not included. | ||||
| SAUNDERS, John | Tilt Cove, Twillingate District | 5648 | 18 | Joseph Saunders (p) | Miner | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | Variant spelling of name - Sanders. | |||
| RODGERS, Thomas | St. John's | 2632 | 18 | Stephen Rodgers (p) | Butcher | 1916 | Roman Catholic | Yes | Yes | Tuesday, April 17, 1917 | POW Date: 1917. Photograph of grave-site included | ||
| HANRAHAN, Gerald | 49 Barters Hill, St. John's | 4432 | 18 | Bridget Hanrahan (p) | Barber | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| MARTIN, John | Bulls Cove, Burin District | 2743 | 18 | George Martin (p) | Clerk | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| THOMPSON, Walter | 15 Larkins Square, St. John's | 138 | 18 | William Thompson (p) | Longshoreman - boiler maker | 1914 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| COX, Lloyd | Goulds, St. John's West District | 4195 | 18 | Ida Cox (p) | Farmer | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| FOWLOW, Arthur | Trinity, Trinity District | 3730 | 18 | Martin Fowlow (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| MILES, Samuel | Bonavista, Bonavista District | 3477 | 18 | Mrs. Leah Miles (p) | Student | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| MYLES, Hubert | Laurenceton, Twillingate District | 3817 | 18 | Andrew Myles (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Methodist | No | No | Variation in name: family spelling is Miles | |||
| SERRICK, Claude | Cupids, Port de Grave District | 4434 | 18 | Alexander Serrick (p) | Student | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | Signature is Claude; forms completed as Claud. | |||
| KIELLY, William Joseph | Petty Harbour, St. John's West district | 2485 | 18 | Nora Kielly (p) | Clerk | 1916 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| FIFIELD, Frederick | Bonavista, Bonavista District | 3473 | 18 | Charles Fifield (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Wednesday, March 27, 1918 | |||
| SPARKES, Hubert | Alexander Bay, Bonavista District | 3580 | 18 | Thomas Sparkes (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Methodist | No | No | Variant spelling of name - Sparks. | |||
| PITTMAN, Thomas | Petit Forte, Placentia-St. Marys District | 3556 | 18 | John Pittman (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| HUTCHINGS, Richard | Whitbourne, Trinity District | 3366 | 18 | Ambrose Hutchings (o) | 1916 | Yes | No | Saturday, March 30, 1918 | File missing, Information from Service ledger. | ||||
| RYAN, James | Freshwater Road, St. John's | 3463 | 18 | Martin Ryan (p) | Farmer | 1917 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| HEWITT, Stephen | Allandale Road, St. John's | 8497 | 18 | Stephen Hewitt (p) | Labourer | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| BRADBURY, Samuel | 165 Pleasant Street, St. John's | 5829 | 18 | Henry W. Bradbury (p) | Electrician | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| POWELL, Baxter | Happy Adventure, Bonavista District | 8074 | 18 | Emeline Powell (o) | Lumberman | 1917 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| DOOLEY, Thomas Richard | 23 1/2 Maxse Street, St. John's | 2294 | 18 | Francis Dooley (p) | Printer | 1916 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| BRENTON, John Samuel | Bulls Cove, Burin District | 2932 | 18 | Henry Brenton (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| MUGFORD, Walter | 17 Tessier Place, St. John's | 1211 | 18 | Carolina Mugford (p) | Labourer | 1915 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| ONEILL, Michael Joseph | St. John's | 763 | 18 | A. O'Neill (o) | Labourer | 1914 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Saturday, July 1, 1916 | |||
| CRANE, John C. | Tilton, Harbour Grace District | 4074 | 18 | John Crane (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Sunday, September 29, 1918 | |||
| WINSOR, Claude | Tilt Cove, Twillingate District | 4112 | 18 | Mrs. Winsor (o) | Fisherman | 1917 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| HALFYARD, Wallace | Bonne Bay, St. Barbe District | 3793 | 18 | William Halfyard (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Methodist | Yes | No | Tuesday, October 22, 1918 | |||
| MOORE, James E. | Grand Falls, Twillingate District | 2189 | 18 | William Moore (p) | Papermaker | 1916 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Thursday, February 8, 1917 | |||
| SEYMOUR, Lester | Botwood, Twillingate District | 3708 | 18 | Louisa Seymour (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Salvation Army | No | No | ||||
| DAY, Tobias | Fortune Harbour, Green Bay, Twillingate District | 4913 | 18 | James Day (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| CONNELLY, Michael | St. George, St. George District | 4130 | 18 | Thomas Connelly (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Roman Catholic | No | No | Variant spelling of name - Connolly | |||
| SMITH, Patrick J. | 44 Signal Hill Road, St. John's | 2222 | 18 | Michael Smith (p) | Draper | 1916 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| STEVENSON, Robert Louis | Ship Head, Harbour Grace, Harbour Grace District | 2622 | 18 | Albert Stevenson (p) | Sailor | 1916 | Also served with the Newfoundland Royal Naval Reserve, # 1699X. | No | No | ||||
| NOSEWORTHY, Roland | Pouch Cove, St. John's East District | 4497 | 18 | Nathaniel Noseworthy (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| RAINES, James | St. John's | 4344 | 18 | William Raines (p) | Mail carrier | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| TORRAVILLE, Alfred Leslie | Southside, Fogo, Fogo District | 2908 | 18 | William Torraville (p) | Coal trimmer | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| NORTH, Robert | Bay Roberts, Harbour Grace District | 2596 | 18 | George North (p) | Student | 1916 | Methodist | Yes | No | Tuesday, November 20, 1917 | |||
| GILLINGHAM, Maurice | Glenwood, Twillingate District | 3636 | 18 | Esau Gillingham (p) | Labourer | 1917 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| READ, Charles | Woody Point, St. Barbe District | 8251 | 18 | Charles Read (p) | 1917 | No | No | File missing. Information from service ledger. | |||||
| ORGAN, James | 122 Military Road, St. John's | 5108 | 18 | Michael Organ (p) | Accountant | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No |