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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMITH, Andrew | Old Shop, Trinity District | 4386 | 18 | James Smith (p) | Labourer | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| SMITH, Andrew | Dildo, Trinity District | 1393 | 21 | Julia Smith (p) | Fisherman | 1915 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| SMITH, Allan Jackson | 114 Pleasant Street, St. John's | 2269 | 29 | William B. Smith (p) | Accountant | 1916 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| SMITH, Aaron | Apsey Brook, Smith Sound,Trinity District | 5637 | 20 | John Thomas Smith (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| SMART, Frank | Alexander Bay, Bonavista District | 3578 | 18 | Fannie (Samuel) Smart (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Methodist | Yes | No | Tuesday, May 22, 1917 | |||
| SMART, Christopher | Lethbridge, Bonavista District | 4788 | 19 | Thomas Smart (p) | Lumberman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| SMALLWOOD, Frederick William | St. John's | 1637 | 23 | Fred Smallwood (p) | Shoemaker | 1915 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| SMALL, William Archibald | Farmers Arm, Dildo [Run], Twillingate District | 614 | 21 | Mr. Small (p) | Clerk | 1914 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| SMALL, Titus | Lewisporte, Twillingate District | 1389 | 19 | Pannana Small (p) | Lumberman | 1915 | Methodist | No | Yes | POW Date: 1917 | |||
| SMALL, Percy | Moretons Harbour, Twillingate District | 4033 | 18 | Jabez Small (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| SMALL, Harvey Haynes | Channel, Burgeo-LaPoile District | 0-125 - 302 | 29 | Harriett Small (p) | Merchant | 1914 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| SMALL, George | Lewisporte, Twillingate District | 1626 | 18 | Robert John Small (p) | Lumbering | 1915 | Yes | No | Saturday, July 1, 1916 | ||||
| SMALL, George | Moretons Harbour, Twillingate District | 1516 | 19 | Laura Small (p) | Fisherman | 1915 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| SMALL, Fred | Moretons Harbour, Twillingate District | 4035 | 19 | Reuben Small (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| SMALL, Frank | Moretons Harbour, Twillingate District | 2231 | 19 | Jabez Smith (p) | Cook | 1916 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| SMALL, Cheslie Frederick | Lewisporte, Twillingate District | 5284 | 23 | Robert Small (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | Discrepancy in name: Chesley. | |||
| SLATTERY, Patrick Joseph | 8 King's Road, St. John's | 2983 | 19 | James Slattery (p) | Linotype operator | 1916 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Wednesday, March 13, 1918 | |||
| SLATTERY, John L. | 94 Freshwater Road, St. John's | 2594 | 19 | Mrs. W.A. Slattery (p) | Clerk | 1916 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| SLANEY, Gregory | St. Lawrence, Burin District | 3242 | 19 | Frank Slaney (p) | Fisherman | 1916 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| SLANEY, Donett | Marystown, Burin District | 6330 | 21 | James Slaney (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | Previously transcribed as Donald ; Recorded on Descriptive Return of Soldier...(form) as Donatious James Slaney. | |||
| SLANEY, Arthur A. | St. Lawrence, Burin District | 1285 | 20 | Elizabeth Slaney (p) | Fisherman | 1915 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| SLADE, Solomon | St. Anthony, St. Barbe District | 4321 | 20 | John Slade (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| SLADE, Josiah | Salmon Cove, Bay de Verde District | 6176 | 20 | Philip Slade (p) | Miner | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| SLADE, John | Millertown, Twillingate District | 8079 | 27 | Amelia Slade (p) | Lumberman | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| SLADE, Albert Ernest | Loon Bay, Twillingate District | 273 | 21 | Frederick Slade (p) | Fireman | 1914 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| 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 | |||
| SKINNER, John Matthew | Harbour Breton, Fortune District | 3383 | 18 | Cornelius Skinner (p) | Labourer | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | Also contains Attestation for short service. | |||
| SKINNER, John J. | Little Bay, Fortune District | 6270 | 23 | Thomas Skinner (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| SKINNER, James | Rose Blanche, Burgeo-LaPoile District | 2645 | 27 | Mary Jane Skinner (o) | Fisherman | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| SKINNER, George H. | Grand Falls, Twillingate District | 8446 | 31 | Annie (Bugden) Skinner (s) | Cook | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| SKINNER, Edgar | St. Jacques, Fortune District | 2929 | 18 | John Skinner (p) | Student | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | Yes | POW Date: 1917 | |||
| SKINNER, Charles | Harbour Breton, Fortune District | 6255 | 24 | Phoebe Skinner (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| SKINNER, Benjamin | Richards Harbour, Hermitage Bay, Fortune District | 3502 | 18 | John William Skinner (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| SKINNER, Arthur John | 33 Duckworth Street, St. John's | 202 | 22 | John Skinner (p) | Marble worker | 1914 | Presbyterian | No | No | Also served with the Newfoundland Royal Naval Reserve, # 2155X. | |||
| SKEFFINGTON, John | Glovertown, Bonavista District | 5172 | 22 | Adam Skeffington (p) | Labourer | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| SKEFFINGTON, James | Upper Amherst Cove, Bonavista District | 4831 | 24 | Alexander Fong (o) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | Variant spelling of name - Skiffington. | |||
| SKEFFINGTON, Elijah | Upper Amherst Cove, Bonavista District | 2837 | 19 | Joseph Skeffington (p) | Fisherman | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| SKEFFINGTON, Bemister Sydney | 134 Bond Street, St. John's | 59 | 19 | George Skeffington (p) | Clerk | 1914 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | Variant spelling of name - Sidney. | |||
| SKEFFINGTON, Albert | Newmans Cove, Bonavista District | 5894 | 25 | Eliza Elliott (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| SKEANS, William | Boat House Lane, St. John's | 1176 | 28 | Edward Skeans (p) | Chauffeur | 1915 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| SKEANS, Frank | St. John's | 2267 | 19 | Robert Skeans (p) | Trimmer | 1916 | Methodist | No | Yes | POW Date: 1917 | |||
| SKEANES, Edward | Kilbride, St. John's West District | 3277 | 28 | Thomas Skeanes (p) | Shoe maker | 1916 | Roman Catholic | No | No | Was transferred to Newfoundland Forestry Companies 1917. | |||
| SKANES, William | North River, Port de Grave District | 5918 | 20 | Patrick Skanes (p) | Miner | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| SKANES, Charles | Cow Head, St. Barbe District | 3701 | 22 | Francis Skanes (p) | Mechanic | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | Partially refilmed at beginning of reel. | |||
| SINYARD, William | Hearts Content, Trinity District | 5046 | 19 | Jonathan Sinyard (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| SINNOTT, William Joseph | St. John's | 1040 | 24 | Mrs. William Sinnott (p) | Labourer | 1915 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| SINNOTT, Sylvester | 27 Mullock Street, St. John's | 2089 | 24 | Sarah Hefforn (p) | 1916 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Saturday, April 14, 1917 | ||||
| SINNOTT, Brendan | St. John's | 830 | 18 | E. Sinnott (p) | Clerk | 1914 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| SINCLAIR, Thomas J. | North River, Port de Grave District | 5729 | 20 | John Sinclair (p) | Labourer | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| SINCLAIR, James Eldon | St. John's | 881 | 20 | James G. Sinclair (p) | Clerk | 1915 | Methodist | No | No |