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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES, Albert William | Rencontre, Fortune District | 6322 | 29 | Augustus James (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| BROWN, Aubrey | Bishops Falls, Twillingate District | 8385 | 47 | Maggie E. Brown (s) | 1917 | No | No | File missing. Information from service ledger. | |||||
| MINA - MAYNARD - MINER, William H. | Norris Point, Bonne Bay, St. Barbe District | 5496 | 21 | Edward Mina (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | Discrepancies in spelling of name as soldier was illiterate and spelling was determined by attesting officer. See also John Miner, Regimental service # 4096, brother of William 1921 census shows William Henry Maynard, son of Edward, brother of John residing in Norris Point. A single reference for a Samuel Miner is found in the 1935 Census and a single reference for a Mary Mina is found in the Register of Vital Statistics for 1927. | |||
| HARRIS, Walter | Hermitage Cove, Fortune District | 5581 | 19 | John Harris (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| HOLLOWAY, Arthur | Newport, Bonavista District | 6142 | 25 | Thomas Holloway (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| PEARCEY, Ralph | 16 Flowers Hill, St. John's | 8019 | 21 | Mary Ann Pearcey (p) | Labourer | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| ST. CROIX, Nicholas | Point La Haye, Placentia-St. Marys District | 4716 | 22 | John St. Croix (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| THOMAS, Arthur Stanley | St. John's | 1776 | 21 | Henry Thomas (p) | Clerk | 1915 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| GROUCHY, Philip | No information | 3323 | 1916 | No | No | Attestation papers not included. Discharged, under age. | |||||||
| CUMMINS, Frederick | St. John's | 1349 | 19 | Laura Cummins (p) | Carpenter | 1915 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| CHAULK, George | Burnt Island [district unknown] | 5337 | 21 | James Chalk (p) | Clerk | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | Previously transcribed as John Chalk. | |||
| MOLLOY, Thomas | 166 New Gower Street, St. John's | 4032 | 18 | Thomas Molloy (p) | Clerk | 1917 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| RANDELL, William | Coney Arm, St. Barbe District | 5623 | 22 | Rosanna Hines (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| BENNETT, William | Lewisporte, Twillingate District | 4139 | 22 | James Bennett (p) | Lumberman | 1917 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| REID, Edmund | Dildo, Trinity District | 2187 | 21 | Mrs. Herbert Pretty (o) | Fisherman | 1916 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| KEEFE, James | Marystown, Burin District | 5860 | 18 | Martin Keefe (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| SLADE, Albert Ernest | Loon Bay, Twillingate District | 273 | 21 | Frederick Slade (p) | Fireman | 1914 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| FARRELL, Richard | Clarkes Beach, Port de Grave District | 6118 | 19 | Richard Farrell (p) | Miner | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| SNOOK, Alfred | Hants Harbour, Trinity District | 5235 | 24 | Ezekiel Snook (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Salvation Army | No | No | ||||
| WHITEWAY, Alder Nicholas | St. John's | 1060 | 23 | Jane Whiteway (p) | Sailor | 1915 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| BARRON, Thomas Frank | Harbour Main, Harbour Main District | 568 | 26 | Robert Barron (p) | Miner | 1914 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| TAYLOR, Albert | St. John's | 1754 | 18 | Henry Charles Taylor (p) | Wheelwright | 1915 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| HAYTER, Hubert | Botwood, Twillingate District | 3780 | 18 | Harris Hayter (p) | Lumberman | 1917 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| KENNEDY, James | Brig Bay, St. Barbe District | 5651 | 24 | John Kennedy (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| PITTMAN, John | Little Bay East, Fortune District | 5336 | 21 | Isaac Pittman (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| GRANTER, James | Greenspond, Bonavista District | 5454 | 24 | Joseph Granter (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| BAILEY, Edward | 57 Merrymeeting Road, St. John's | n/a | 18 | Student | 1917 | Roman Catholic | No | No | Attestation papers not included - No service number, special ranking as bugler. | ||||
| BLAKE, Ambrose Ernest | Barr'd Island, Fogo District | 3138 | 19 | James Jacobs (o) | Fisherman | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| YOUNG, George | Bank Head Bay, St. George District | 4880 | 21 | Rachael Young (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| BURTON, Robert | Rose Blanche, Burgeo-LaPoile District | 2702 | 19 | Mrs. William Burton (p) | Fisherman | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| CARMICHAEL, Thomas Colton | 113 King's Road, St. John's | 126 | 20 | James Carmichael (p) | Clerk | 1914 | Presbyterian | No | No | ||||
| LESEMAN, Roy Bennett | 55 Patrick Street, St. John's | 220 | 21 | Flora Leseman (o) | Marine engineer | 1914 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| OTOOLE, John | Conception Harbour, Harbour Main District | 5827 | 19 | Rhoady O'Toole (p) | Farmer | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| SQUIRES, Alexander | Manuels, Harbour Main District | 8347 | 48 | Jane E. Squires (s) | Fisherman | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| BAKER, Arthur | Smith Sound, Trinity District | 3654 | 24 | James Baker (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| HALL, Ewart | Carbonear, Carbonear District | 4502 | 21 | Alberta Hall (o) | Civil engineer | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| LYNCH, Archibald | Upper Island Cove, Harbour Grace District | 5805 | 22 | George Lynch (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| FIELD, Charles William | 38 Prescott Street, St. John's | 115 | 21 | Samuel Field (p) | Motor engineer | 1914 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| STRIDE, Norman | Botwood, Twillingate District | 3629 | 18 | Sofia (George) Stride (p) | Lumberman | 1917 | Salvation Army | No | No | ||||
| BUTT, Edward | St. John's | 851 | 23 | Mrs. John Butt (p) | Teamster | 1914 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| GREENSLADE, John W. | Long Pond, Manuels, Harbour Main District | 8274 | 43 | Elizabeth (Dawe) Greenslade (s) | Carpenter | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| HOLLANDS, Henry | Carbonear, Carbonear District | 2239 | 18 | Reverend Charles Hollands (p) | Student | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| MULLETT, Victor | 22 Pennywell Road, St. John's | 8174 | 19 | Rosanna Mullett (p) | Labourer | 1917 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| FRAMPTON, William | Bay Bulls, Ferryland District | 3336 | 26 | Lillian Frampton (s) | Fisherman | 1916 | hurch of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| ANDREWS, Duncan | Wesleyville, Bonavista District | 5073 | 24 | Elizabeth Howell (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| BLACKALL, Herbert William | Grand Falls, Twillingate District - St. John's | 0-86 - 448 | 20 | W.W.Blackall (p) | School teacher | 1914 | No | No | Blackall resigned his commission 10 January 1916 and joined the 46th Battalion, Canadian Infantry. He died in action at Ypres 30 October 1917. | ||||
| MEADEN, Edward A. | Cow Bay, Nova Scotia, Canada | 4624 | 20 | Simon Meaden (p) | Miner | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| FAIRWEATHER, S.D. | n/a | Medical officer | No | No | Attached to Regiment from RAMC; no service number or file; information from ledger. | ||||||||
| NOSEWORTHY, Ernest Ivan | St. John's | 1098 | 23 | Sarah Noseworthy (p) | Clerk | 1915 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| FOWLER, Francis | Bell Island, St. John's East District | 4773 | 19 | Francis Fowlow (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | Signature is Fowler; forms were completed as Fowlow. |