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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEAZLEY, Herbert Mck | Mud Cove, Burin District | 4025 | 18 | John Beazley (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| RICHARDS, Albert | 25 Balsom Street, St. John's | 3452 | 18 | Jessie Richards (p) | Clerk | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| HISCOCK, Heber A. | Flat Island, Bonavista District | 3837 | 18 | Wlliam Hiscock (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| MULLETT, George | Wesleyville, Bonavista District | 2760 | 18 | Noah Mullett (p) | Fisherman | 1916 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| TWINER, Herbert | Bishops Falls, Twillingate District | 2030 | 18 | Herbert Twiner (p) | Mechanic | 1915 | Methodist | Yes | Yes | Monday, January 7, 1918 | POW Date: 1917 | ||
| BRENTON, Albert | Burin, Burin District | 3874 | 18 | John Brenton (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Tuesday, December 9, 1919 | |||
| BROWN, Harry | Bay Roberts, Harbour Grace District | 2101 | 18 | William Brown (p) | Fisherman | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Saturday, August 12, 1916 | |||
| CARROLL, Richard A. | Placentia, Placentia-St. Mary's District | 2668 | 18 | Alice Rose (o) | Office clerk | 1916 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| MCKAY, Notman Arthur | Stephenville Crossing, St. George District | 4277 | 18 | Sarah McKay (p) | Fireman | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| HUSSEY, Levi | Clarkes Beach, Port de Grave District | 0-284 - 3913 | 18 | John Hussey (p) | School teacher | 1917 | Methodist | No | No | Partially refilmed at beginning of reel. | |||
| HARRIS, Clarence Valentine | Glovertown, Alexander Bay, Bonavista District | 3365 | 18 | Frederick Harris (p) | Fisherman | 1916 | Methodist | Yes | No | Monday, September 30, 1918 | |||
| DAWE, Frank | Kelligrews, Harbour Main District | 3011 | 18 | John Butler (o) | Farmer | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | Includes documents relating to # 3334 Frederick Dawe | |||
| CRANFORD, Herbert | New Harbour, Trinity District | 2312 | 18 | Mrs. William Cranford (p) | Teacher | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| STAFFORD, Charles | 261 Southside, St. John's | 4688 | 18 | William Stafford (p) | Clerk | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| KEARLEY, James | Avondale, Harbour Main District | 3896 | 18 | John Kearley (p) | Operator | 1917 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| SMITH, Nathaniel | Hodges Cove, Trinity District | 5100 | 18 | Albert Smith (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| MOREY, Sydney | Little Bay Islands, Twillingate District | 4328 | 18 | John Thomas Morey (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| CLARKE, Joseph | Britannia Cove, Trinity District | 3857 | 18 | John Clarke (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| OLIVER, John | Grand Lake, St. George District | 2023 | 18 | Mary Jane Oliver (p) | Labourer | 1915 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| STEIN, Conrad Lewis | 2930 | 2930 | 18 | Cecil Stein (p) | Student | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| BOYLE, Arch | Torbay Road, St. John's | 4445 | 18 | Henry Boyle (p) | Farmer | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| COLLINS, Leo James | 16 Balsam Street, St. John's | 2952 | 18 | James Collins (p) | Expressman | 1916 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Sunday, September 16, 1917 | |||
| RYALL, Robert S. | St. John's | 1891 | 18 | Robert Ryall (p) | Clerk | 1915 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Thursday, October 12, 1916 | |||
| HEWLETT, Llewelyn | Wards Harbour, Twillingate District | 6286 | 18 | Charlie Hewlett (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| GILLINGHAM, Kenneth J. | St. John's | 2037 | 18 | William Gillingham (p) | Electrician | 1915 | No | No | |||||
| WHITFORD, Clarence Joseph | Channel, Burgeo-LaPoile District | 3458 | 18 | Lilly Russ (p) | Clerk | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| THORNE, Aubrey | New Harbour, Trinity District | 4806 | 18 | William Thorne (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| CHAFFEY, Edgar David | Jeffreys, St. George District | 3015 | 18 | George Chaffey (p) | School teacher | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| EARLES, Walter | Trinity, Trinity District | 2555 | 18 | Mark Earles (p) | Fisherman | 1916 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| MEANEY, Ronald Joseph | St. John's | 1353 | 18 | Dennis Meaney (p) | Waiter | 1915 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| MURCELL, Chesley Gordon | Little Bay Islands, Twillingate District | 0-260 - 647 | 18 | George Murcell (p) | Sailor | 1914 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| HARRIS, Joseph | Grand Bank, Burin District | 2972 | 18 | George Harris (p) | Clerk | 1916 | Methodist | No | Yes | POW Date: 1917 Contains an account of the death of service #2486 Herbert Belbin Discrepancy in name: Josia / Josiah in POW records | |||
| SULLIVAN, Patrick | Harbour Main, Harbour Main District | 4649 | 18 | Patrick Sullivan (p) | Mechanic | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| HARNETT, Alphaeus | Seldom Come By, Fogo District | 3415 | 18 | Samuel Harnett (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| FENNESSEY, John | Freshwater Road, St. John's | 4787 | 18 | Patrick Fennessey (p) | Clerk | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| CRANE, Nathaniel | 142 Water Street, St. John's | 363 | 18 | Nathaniel and Mary Esther Crane (p) | Watchmaker | 1914 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Saturday, April 14, 1917 | I | ||
| PILGRIM, Orland | Griguet, St. Barbe District | 1287 | 18 | Jessie Pilgrim (p) | Fisherman | 1915 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| COSTELLO, Richard | Caplin Bay, Ferryland District | 3072 | 18 | Richard Costello (p) | Sailor | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | Attested for short service | |||
| SKINNER, William Albert | Grand John, Fortune District | 2933 | 18 | Mary Ann John (p) | Fisherman | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Thursday, November 22, 1917 | |||
| OSBOURNE, Joseph | Lewisporte, Notre Dame Bay, Twillingate District | 4912 | 18 | James Osbourne (p) | 1918 | Yes | No | Sunday, May 26, 1918 | Variant spelling of name - Osborne File missing. Information from service ledger. | ||||
| PETERS, Frederick Earnest | Allandale Road, St. John's | 4417 | 18 | Joseph Peters (p) | Bank clerk | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| BALLAM, Arthur George | Curling, St. George District | 3031 | 18 | Manoah Ballam (p) | Student | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | Yes | No | Monday, December 3, 1917 | |||
| KENNEDY, Georges Francis Joseph | 26 Plank Road, St. John's | 2966 | 18 | Hugh Kennedy (p) | Clerk | 1916 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| ROWE, Arthur J. | Cape St. George, St. George District | 4745 | 18 | Henry Rowe (p) | Teamster | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| NEWELL, James | Georgetown, Port de Grave District | 2429 | 18 | William Newell (p) | Clerk | 1916 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| HAYES, Patrick | 10 Bond Street, St. John's | 2376 | 18 | Mrs. Patrick Hayes (p) | Clerk | 1916 | Roman Catholic | No | Yes | POW Date: 1917 | |||
| CORMIER, Joseph | Bank Head, St. George District | 5007 | 18 | Patrick Cormier (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| MURPHY, Edwin | 22 Alexander Street, St. John's | 4423 | 18 | John Murphy (p) | Engineer | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| ROBERTS, Frank | Wild Bight, Twillingate District | 2522 | 18 | Fisherman | 1916 | Methodist | Yes | No | Thursday, March 14, 1918 | ||||
| LEPAGE, Manuel | Ship Cove, St. George District | 3179 | 18 | Claude LePage (p) | Fisherman | 1916 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Monday, December 3, 1917 |