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 | |
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EZEKIEL, Joseph | Harbour Main, Harbour Main District | 1336 | 22 | Paul Ezekiel (p) | Fisherman | 1915 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Thursday, October 12, 1916 | Contains some documents relating to Charles Curnew, service #1335 . | ||
CLEARY, Patrick Michael | 36 Casey Street, St. John's | 1230 | 21 | Jane Cleary (p) | Labourer | 1915 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Thursday, October 12, 1916 | |||
SELLARS, Richard Stephen | Western Bay South, Bay de Verde District | 1728 | 19 | Mrs. Jeremiah (Sellars) Dalton (p) | Labourer | 1915 | Methodist | Yes | No | Monday, October 16, 1916 | Listed as R. Alexander in CWGC. | ||
SIMMS, Robert Ronald | St. Anthony, St. Barbe District | 576 | 19 | Adam Simms (p) | Fisherman | 1914 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Tuesday, October 9, 1917 | |||
STACEY, Alfred | Sound Island, Placentia-St. Marys District | 1747 | 23 | Henry Stacey (p) | Fisherman | 1915 | Methodist | Yes | No | Sunday, January 20, 1918 | |||
TAYLOR, Herbert | St. John's | 1018 | 19 | Margaret Taylor (p) | Clerk | 1915 | Methodist | Yes | No | Saturday, July 1, 1916 | |||
WILLIAMS, Levi | Pouch Cove, St. John's East District | 3328 | 20 | John Williams (p) | Fisherman | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Thursday, February 15, 1917 | |||
ROMAINE, Harold | Port au Port, St. George District | 2169 | 23 | Mrs. John Romaine (p) | Papermaker | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Friday, April 12, 1918 | |||
FOALEY, Dominic | Moscow, Russia | 3272 | 28 | Stanisloff Foaley (o) | Labourer | 1916 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Thursday, August 23, 1917 | |||
CLARK, William | Curleys [Kerley's] Harbour, Trinity Bay, Trinity district | 2268 | 18 | Joseph Clark (p) | Fisherman | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Saturday, April 14, 1917 | |||
GREEN, Albert James | St. Anthony, St. Barbe District | 2813 | 20 | Mrs. Ambrose Green (p) | Farmer | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Friday, August 17, 1917 | |||
CAREW, Vincent | Cape Broyle, Ferryland District | 3140 | 23 | Bessie Carew (s) | Seaman | 1916 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Tuesday, July 10, 1917 | |||
CHAFE, George | 36 Convent Square, St. John's | 3236 | 31 | Jane Chafe (s) | Labourer | 1916 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Saturday, April 13, 1918 | |||
DUNPHY, Thomas P. | Dunville, Placentia-St. Marys District | 2155 | 18 | John Dunphy (p) | Paper maker | 1916 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Friday, March 2, 1917 | |||
WATKINS, Robert James | Botwood, Twillingate District | 1426 | 24 | Ephraim Watkins (p) | Lumberman | 1915 | Methodist | Yes | No | Saturday, July 1, 1916 | |||
COLE, Edward Louis | Gilbert Street, St. John's | 195 | 20 | Mr. Cole (p) | Iron worker | 1914 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Wednesday, June 28, 1916 | |||
PHELAN, James | 77 Merrymeeting Road, St. John's | 2420 | 18 | James Phelan (p) | Labourer | 1916 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Saturday, April 13, 1918 | |||
CAVE, Joseph | Change Islands, Fogo District | 2944 | 22 | Elias Cave (p) | School teacher | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Tuesday, July 10, 1917 | |||
BROWN, Ernest | Tacks Beach, Placentia-St. Marys District | 1493 | 20 | Malcolm Brown (p) | Fisherman | 1915 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Saturday, October 12, 1918 | |||
BADCOCK, Arthur | Bay Roberts, Harbour Grace District | 2314 | 18 | Richard Badcock (p) | Fisherman | 1916 | Methodist | Yes | No | Saturday, March 3, 1917 | |||
WESTCOTT, Harry Taylor | Carbonear, Carbonear District | 1805 | 21 | Henry Westcott (p) | Engineer | 1915 | Methodist | Yes | No | Saturday, July 1, 1916 | |||
TEMPLEMAN, Donald | St. John's | 1236 | 20 | Catherine Templeman (p) | Clerk | 1915 | Methodist | Yes | No | Saturday, July 1, 1916 | |||
PENNEY, Robert | 36 Hutching Street, St. John's | 559 | 23 | Edward Penney (p) | Blacksmith | 1914 | Methodist | Yes | No | Wednesday, March 20, 1918 | Variant spelling of name - Penny | ||
ROSE, George | Great Harbour, Burgeo-LaPoile District | 3533 | 21 | William Rose (o) | Fisherman | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Monday, December 10, 1917 | |||
KNOTT, Cecil James | Burgeo, Burgeo-LaPoile District | 2882 | 18 | Robert Knott (p) | Sailor | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | Yes | Wednesday, May 2, 1917 | POW Date: 1917 | ||
LAWRENCE, William George | Garnish, Fortune District | 1717 | 21 | Rebecca (Lawrence) Anstey (p) | Fisherman | 1915 | Methodist | Yes | No | Friday, September 28, 1917 | |||
TOBIN, James John | 114 Duckworth Street, St. John's | 0-187 - 69 | 20 | Alice Tobin (p) | Barber | 1914 | Yes | No | Tuesday, November 20, 1917 | ||||
WILLS/WELLS, Clarence | Water Street, Harbour Grace, Harbour Grace District | 2681 | 20 | Mrs. Alfred Sheppard (p) | Shoemaker | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Saturday, April 14, 1917 | Discrepancy in spelling of name - Wills on attestation papers; Wells in CWGC | ||
GILLEY, Job | Stanleyville, Bonne Bay, St. Barbe District | 2476 | 18 | Mrs. John Gilley (p) | Lumberman | 1916 | Salvation Army | Yes | Yes | Tuesday, May 22, 1917 | POW Date: 1917 | ||
NEVILLE, Richard | Topsail Road, St. John's | 1080 | 21 | Ellen Neville | Farmer | 1915 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Saturday, April 14, 1917 | |||
HURDLE, Arthur William | Dunfield, Trinity District | 1091 | 18 | Jessie Hurdle (p) | Fisherman | 1915 | Methodist | Yes | No | Wednesday, November 21, 1917 | |||
REID, Charles | 17 Cook Street, St. John's | 671 | 29 | George L. Reid (p) | Grocer | 1914 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Saturday, July 1, 1916 | |||
SPARKS, George J. | Wabana, Bell Island, St. John's East District | 253 | 20 | Annie Sparkes (p) | Miner | 1914 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Saturday, July 1, 1916 | |||
ELLSWORTH, John Thomas | Carmanville, Fogo District | 2469 | 18 | Moses Ellsworth (p) | Fisherman | 1916 | Methodist | Yes | No | Saturday, April 14, 1917 | |||
SHIWAK, John | Rigolet, Labrador | 1735 | 26 | Sarah Shiwak (p) | Trapper | 1915 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Tuesday, November 20, 1917 | |||
BUTLER, Thomas Charles | Middle Bight, Kelligrews, Harbour Main District | 2990 | 28 | William Butler (o) | Farmer | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Friday, March 2, 1917 | |||
CAINES, William | Great Jervais, Fortune District | 3045 | 19 | William Caines (p) | Fisherman | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Friday, September 28, 1917 | |||
MERCER, Nathan | Upper Island Cove, Harbour Grace District | 2180 | 23 | Elijah Mercer (p) | Fisherman | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Saturday, April 21, 1917 | |||
BENNETT, Edward | Main River, St. George District | 1470 | 25 | Elizabeth Bennett (p) | Fisherman | 1915 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Saturday, March 3, 1917 | |||
MACKAY, Michael Joseph | St. John's | 1509 | 19 | Michael MacKay (p) | Mail officer | 1915 | Roman Catholic | Yes | Yes | Sunday, April 21, 1918 | POW Date: 1917 See also service #1766 for additional information | ||
PATEY, William Wallis | St. Anthony Bight, St. Barbe District | 1857 | 32 | Joseph Patey (p) | Fisherman | 1915 | Salvation Army | Yes | No | Saturday, April 14, 1917 | |||
RUSSELL, Joseph | Lewisport, Twillingate District | 2299 | 20 | William Russell (p) | Lumberman | 1916 | Methodist | Yes | No | Wednesday, October 18, 1916 | |||
HARNETT, Frank | Seldom Come By, Fogo District | 1612 | 30 | Mary Harnett (p) | Fisherman | 1915 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Saturday, July 1, 1916 | |||
LEONARD, Michael | 34 Livingstone Street, St. John's | 3164 | 21 | Michael Leonard (o) | Fisherman | 1916 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Friday, April 12, 1918 | |||
COLLINS, George W. | Balsom Street, St. John's | 2448 | 18 | James Joseph Collins (p) | Clerk | 1916 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Saturday, April 14, 1917 | |||
ABBOTT, Eli | Grand Falls, Twillingate District | 2119 | 18 | Charles Abbott (p) | Coal trimmer | 1916 | Methodist | Yes | No | Sunday, January 28, 1917 | Recorded in Schedule of distribution of estate as Eli Charles Abbott. | ||
GALPIN, John | Codroy, St. George District | 1526 | 27 | Jane Kendall (o) | Seaman | 1915 | Church of England ( Anglican) | Yes | No | Thursday, October 12, 1916 | |||
MACDONNEL, John Patrick | St. George's, St. George District | 582 | 21 | Richard MacDonnel (p) | Time keeper | 1914 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Friday, October 29, 1915 | Discrepancy in spelling of name: signature is MacDonnel; previously transcribed as McDonnell/MacDonnell | ||
SIMMS, Henry | Pilleys Island, Twillingate District | 4045 | 20 | Thomas Simms (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Salvation Army | Yes | No | Friday, October 25, 1918 | |||
BRODERICK, Michael | St. John's | 808 | 22 | Patrick Broderick (p) | Fisherman | 1914 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Monday, July 3, 1916 |