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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MAIDMENT, G. H.. | No information | 0-176 | Chaplain | 1917 | No | No | Attestation papers not included; not in service ledger. | ||||||
PEACH, Peter | Kelligrews, Harbour Main District | 3666 | 19 | Richard Peach (p) | Miner | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
MASTERS, William L. | Harbour Buffett, Placentia-St. Mary's District | 2797 | 24 | James Masters (p) | Sailor | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | Yes | POW Date: 1917. | |||
RIDEOUT, Abel J. | Kings Point, Southwest Arm, Twillingate District | 8317 | 19 | Giles Rideout (p) | Lumberman | 1917 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
MOREY, Sydney | Little Bay Islands, Twillingate District | 4328 | 18 | John Thomas Morey (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
COOPER, Alex | Pass Island, Fortune District | 6226 | 20 | William Cooper (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
GEORGE, Albert | Brazils Field, St. John's | 2796 | 18 | Pleman George (p) | Truckman | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
FIELD, Leonard St. Albin | Bay Roberts, Harbour Grace District | 0-62 - 2375 | 19 | Reverend G.H. Field (p) | Bank clerk | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | I | |||
BUTT, Samuel H. | St. George, St. George District | 3033 | 34 | Susan Butt (p) | Engineer | 1916 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
BRENTON, John Samuel | Bulls Cove, Burin District | 2932 | 18 | Henry Brenton (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
ALLEY, John | Robinsons, St. George District | 3815 | 20 | Joseph Alley (p) | Farmer | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | Variant spelling of name - Ally. | |||
TRESISE, George Leach | Devonshire, England, United Kingdom | 0-207 - 906 | 22 | James Tresise (p) | 1915 | No | No | Includes only partial attestation papers | |||||
SPURRELL, Abram | Little Hearts Ease, Trinity District | 4979 | 18 | John Spurrell (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
DILLON, Matthew | Little Bay, Twillingate District | 5535 | 23 | Mary Dillon (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
TAYLOR, Victor G. | 35 Southside Road, St. John's | 111 | 20 | George Taylor (p) | Machinist | 1914 | Methodist | No | No | Note: Name is George Victor Taylor according to other documentation | |||
SULLIVAN, Michael Edward | Kings Cove, Bonavista District | 1763 | 19 | James Sullivan (of Edward) (p) | Miner | 1915 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
CHAFE, Henry Robert | Petty Harbour, St. John's West District | 8207 | 24 | Hannah M. Chafe (p) | Lumberman | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
NORMORE, Samuel | Bell Island, St. John's East District | 2735 | 19 | Hannibal Normore (p) | Miner | 1916 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
WHEELER, John | Tizzards Harbour, Twillingate District | 4034 | 21 | Adam Wheeler (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
HODGE, Thomas | Fogo, Fogo District | 2265 | 24 | John W. Hodge (p) | Clerk | 1916 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
CURTIS, Frederick | Kings Cove, Bonavista District | 2774 | 23 | Thomas Curtis (p) | Seaman | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
MARTIN, Frank | Harvey Street, Harbour Grace, Harbour Grace District | 5039 | 21 | Julia Martin (nee Hackett) (s) | Labourer | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
MOORE, Henry | Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom | 2138 | 49 | Mrs. Morre (s) | Musician | 1916 | Presbyterian | No | No | Attested for short service | |||
BEAZLEY, Thomas | Burin Bay, Burin District | 4898 | 18 | Joseph Beazley (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
MARTIN, Edward P. | 159 Gower Street, St. John's | 8484 | 18 | William J. Martin (p) | Office clerk | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
CONNORS, John | 37 Wickford Street, St. John's | 1278 - 3271 | 18 | Mrs. Connors (p) / Michael Connors | Labourer / Soldier | 1915 | Roman Catholic | No | No | Originally enlisted as # 1278, re-enlisted 1917 as #3271. See #1278 for attestation papers. | |||
FRY, Albert | Long Beach, Bonavista Bay | 5351 | 20 | Richard Fry (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
TAYLOR, James | Burin Bay, Burin District | 4086 | 18 | John Taylor (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Salvation Army | No | No | ||||
MCGRATH, James | 55 Casey Street, St. John's | 104 | 19 | John McGrath (p) | Engineer | 1914 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
PENNY, George | Hickmans Harbour, Trinity District | 3759 | 28 | James Penny (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
JACKMAN, Patrick J. | 45 Springdale Street, St. John's | 8241 | 24 | Alice F. Jackman (p) | Clerk | 1917 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
MORRIS, William | Trouty, Trinity District | 2316 | 18 | George Morris (p) | Fisherman | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
SQUIRES, Seward | Bonavista, Bonavista District | 4122 | 18 | John Squires (p) | School teacher | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
FARDIE, John | Hermitage, Fortune District | 3510 | 29 | Charles McDonald (o) | Fisherman | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | Discrepancy in spelling of name: Fardy | |||
BENOIT, Paul | Bay d'Espoir, Fortune District | 8300 | 18 | Lumberman | 1917 | Roman Catholic | No | No | Attestation papers not included. | ||||
MILLEY, Albert | Exploits, Twillingate District | 3746 | 18 | Richard Milley (p) | Lumberman | 1917 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
POMEROY, George | Catalina, Trinity District | 3703 | 20 | William Pomeroy (p) | Labourer | 1917 | Methodist | No | Yes | POW Date: 1917 | |||
BARNES, William | English Harbour, Trinity District | 3439 | 19 | Richard Barnes (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
ODRISCOLL, John D. | 31 Queen's Road, St. John's | 8494 | 23 | Patrick C. O'Driscoll (p) | Scaler | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
WINTER, Marmaduke George | Rennies Mill Road, St. John's | 2896 | 18 | Bank clerk | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | |||||
CORBETT, Francis | Clarkes Beach, Port de Grave District | 5832 | 19 | Joseph Corbett (p) | Labourer | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
HALL, Roderick Joseph | Highlands, St. George District | 3678 | 19 | Julia Hall (p) | Brakeman | 1917 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
LEGGE, James | New Perlican, Trinity District | 5362 | 22 | Corbett Legge (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
PEDDLE, Thomas | Old Shop, Trinity District | 5405 | 19 | John Peddle (p) | Farmer | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
WHITE, Joseph | Stephenville, St. George District | 5700 | 19 | Alex White (p) | Miner | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
HICKEY, Patrick | Bell Island, St. John's East District | 4645 | 36 | Mary Hickey (nee Clancey) (s) | Miner | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
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 | |||
STRONG, Saul | Fortune, Burin District | 3564 | 18 | John Strong (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Salvation Army | No | No | ||||
THOMPSON, Walter | 15 Larkins Square, St. John's | 138 | 18 | William Thompson (p) | Longshoreman - boiler maker | 1914 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
HUSSEY, John | St. John's | 1646 | 23 | John Hussey (p) | Machinist | 1915 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No |