Newfoundland & Labrador

Province Code
NF
City/Municipality
Burin
Memorial Number
10002-014
Type
Address
Ship Cove, and Municipal Grounds
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
47.0668968, -55.1772616
Inscription

NEWFOUNDLAND

In memory of our honoured dead
they gave their last full measure of
devotion to the cause of freedom & justice.

Never in the field
of human conflict
was so much owed
By so many to so few.

Lord God of Hosts
Be with us yet
Lest we forget
Lest we forget.

[south side/côté sud]
Erected by the Bretheren of
Burin L.O.L. No. 11
in honour of members who
offered themselves to defend the
British Empire and the liberties
of mankind in the Great War of 1914-1918.

Army. Killed in Action Nov. 20 1917
John S. Bugden
Levi Marks
John S. Moulton
John Frampton Died

Navy. Drowned in North Sea
George A. Brinton

Returned
Benjamin Green
Joseph Abbott
William H. Frampton
Joseph Wagge
Sydney C. Hussey
William Foote

These heroes bold did face the foe on land and on the sea
while fighting for the allied troops that England might be free
They did their duty true and well a manly death they died
and Orangemen all over the world our heroes hailed with pride
We know they see a brighter land where cannons boom no more
and rest with God in that bright land where sorrows
are no more.

[east side/côté est]
Rejected
Edgar Keech
Thomas Goddard
Charles Baker
Preston Bugden
Thomas Cheeseman
Harold Inkpen
Albert Goddard
Edward Inkpen
James F. Watts
William Goslin
Albert Isaacs
William Moulton
Solomon Inkpen
William Hoben
Thomas Pike
Ernest Kirby
Gabriel Hoben
Albert Foote




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Army Returned
Bert Beazley
Renny Moulton
Thomas Isaacs
William Wrexon
Thomas Beasley
Levi J. Clark

[west side]
Army Returned
Hubert Dibbon
John A. Moulton
Fletcher Mayo
John S. Brinton
William J. Allen
John H. Beazley
Ernest Cheeseman
James Huddy
James Taylor
William R. Taylor
William Brown
Joseph Brushett
Archibald Kirby
James H. Mayo
Raymond Shave
John S. Collins
Isaac Harding
Albert Shave
William Mayo
Morgan Hollett
William Foote
Harold Hollett

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Burin town centre
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Body Content

This memorial is dedicated to the First and Second World War veterans of Burin. It was erected by the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 in approximately 1963.

City
Burin
Country
Type Description
Cenotaph
Memorial CF Legacy ID
5158
City/Municipality
Ramea
Memorial Number
10002-013
Type
Address
16 Main Street
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
47.5227, -57.38749
Inscription

[front/devant]

THEY DIED THAT WE MIGHT LIVE

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Erected by the Churchill branch of the RCSCC, the Ramea War Memorial was constructed in 1960 in memory of the First World War and Second World War Veterans. The monument is a single square structure with an open book on the top. It measures 12" square and is 5' high. It is on a concrete platform measuring 6' square. The Memorial is presently maintained by the #29 RCSCC Churchill and the Town Council of Ramea. It has been moved several times over the years but it is now on its original site. The monument has been visited by a number of Lieutenant-Governors over the years and is used yearly for Remembrance Day Services and Battle of the Atlantic Sunday Parades. The sea cadets use it regularly for parades and cadet inspection ceremonies.

City
Ramea
Country
Type Description
marble shaft
Memorial CF Legacy ID
2378
City/Municipality
St. Alban's
Memorial Number
10002-010
Type
Address
16 Church Street
Location
Church of St. Ignatius
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
47.8743538, -55.8464762
Inscription

[front/devant]
1914 - 1918 1939 - 1945

NEWFOUNDLAND

ERECTED BY
BRANCH 53
ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION
KOREAN CONFLICT
1950 - 1953
AFGHANISTAN WAR
2006 - 2011


[plaque]
IN FLANDERS FIELDS THE POPPIES BLOW
BETWEEN THE CROSSES, ROW ON ROW,
THAT MARK OUR PLACE; AND IN THE SKY
THE LARKS, STILL BRAVELY SINGING, FLY
SCARCE HEARD AMID THE GUNS BELOW.

WE ARE THE DEAD. SHORT DAYS AGO
WE LIVED, FELT DAWN, SAW SUNSET GLOW,
LOVED, AND WERE LOVED, AND NOW WE LIE
IN FLANDERS FIELDS.

TAKE UP OUR QUARREL WITH THE FOE:
TO YOU FROM FAILING HANDS WE THROW
THE TORCH, BE YOURS TO HOLD IT HIGH.
IF YE BREAK FAITH WITH US WHO DIE
WE SHALL NOT SLEEP, THOUGH POPPIES GROW
IN FLANDERS FIELDS

[base]
AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND
IN THE MORNING, WE WIL REMEMBER THEM.

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Body Content

The St. Alban's Cenotaph was erected in the the 1970s and designed by the Executive Members of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 53. It is made of granite and depicts a Caribou to honour First World War Veterans of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and two badges representing air and sea elements.

The Korean War and Afghanistan dates were added in later years.

 

 

 

 

City
St. Alban's
Country
Type Description
Stele
Memorial CF Legacy ID
379
City/Municipality
Port aux Basques
Memorial Number
10002-009
Type
Address
Grand Bay Rd
Location
Royal Canadian Legion Memorial Park
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
47.58982, -59.16337
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Body Content

This memorial, unveiled on 1 July 1929, is dedicated to the local war dead of the First World War.

City
Port aux Basques
Country
Type Description
Granite obelisk
Memorial CF Legacy ID
376
City/Municipality
Port aux Basques
Memorial Number
10002-008
Type
Address
Grand Bay Rd
Location
Royal Canadian Legion Memorial Park
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
47.58983, -59.16345
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Lemonte Squibb
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This memorial, erected by the Railway Employees' Association, is dedicated to the memory of the 137 dead of the S.S. Caribou which was torpedoed and sunk on 14 October 1942. The ship had been serving as the ferry link between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland. The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch No. 11, Channel, Memorial Park, was dedicated on July 6th, 1986. The Memorial consists of a monument to the victims of the S.S. Caribou, and a monument each for the casualties of the two World Wars. On July 1st, 1929, Her Majesty's Ship (HMS) Capetown visited Port aux Basques for the official unveiling and dedication of the First World War monument, which was situated near the Court House in town. This monument contains all of the names of those from Port aux Basques who paid the supreme sacrifice in the First World War. The S.S. Caribou was the link between Nova Scotia and Newfoundland, and a very well-known ship. She was torpedoed on October 14, 1942, with a loss of 137 lives. This tragedy left 21 widows and 51 fatherless children. Three of the crew members were unmarried. Twenty-five of the crew members lived in Channel-Port aux Basques. The Railway Employees' Association decided to erect a monument in memory of the S.S. Caribou and this was done through a public subscription and the Railway Workers donating a full day's work towards the cost of this monument. On October 14 of each year, a memorial service was held at the Caribou monument. Over time, the site was found to be unsuitable for the annual memorial service so the monument was moved to the C.N. Marine premises and the original shape of the monument was changed to resemble an open book. Over the years it became evident that a new site would be needed for the First World War monument. When a new site was being chosen, there was a proposal to have a monument installed in the memory of those who gave their lives in the Second World War. It was then suggested that permission be sought to have the Caribou Monument included so that the three monuments would be on the same site. Permission was granted by the C.N. Marine and the old site was demolished. It was decided to have a whole new monument in memory of the S.S. Caribou. All that remains of the original monument are the four bronze plates which contain the names of the 137 people who lost their lives. The World War II monument is an exact replica of the First World War monument and all three now stand in Memorial Park, along with three flag poles and two anchors of former C.N. Marine ships, the S.S. Patrick Morris and the M/V William Carson, both of which are now gone. Memorial Park was officially dedicated on July 6th, 1986. November 11th is the day of remembrance, and the memorial service for the sinking of the Caribou has been combined with the usual November 11th memorial service.

City
Port aux Basques
Country
Type Description
granite shaft
Memorial CF Legacy ID
375
City/Municipality
Grand Bank
Memorial Number
10002-004
Type
Address
Main and College Streets
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
47.10121, -55.75567
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The bronze soldier and epitaph are dedicated to the memory of Grand Bank men who made the supreme sacrifice in the Frist World War. The names of the war victims are written on the bronze tablets, and those of the Second World war are on tablets in the Memorial Library.

City
Grand Bank
Country
Type Description
Statue
Memorial CF Legacy ID
364
City/Municipality
Fortune
Memorial Number
10002-003
Type
Address
Eldon Street and Bunker Hill Road
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
47.07275, -55.82803
Inscription

[front/devant]

ERECTED BY ROYAL CANADIAN LEGION FORTUNE BRANCH NO. 25 TO THE MEMORY OF OUR COMRADES WHO PAID THE SUPREME SACRIFICE IN WORLD WAR II

AT THE GOING DOWN OF THE SUN AND IN THE MORNING
WE WILL REMEMBER THEM

1939 1945

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This memorial was erected by Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 25 in honour of the local war dead of the Second World War.

City
Fortune
Country
Type Description
Marble shaft and cross
Memorial CF Legacy ID
2113
City/Municipality
Fortune
Memorial Number
10002-002
Type
Address
Corner of Eldon Street and Bunker Hill Road
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
47.07275, -55.82803
Inscription

[front/devant]

KILLED IN ACTION
PTE. THOMAS GLUGDON
KILLED AT PASSCHENDALE
SEPT 29, 1918

PTE MUCH KEEPING
KILLED AT CAMBRAI
NOV. 17, 1917

PTE. GEORGE H. MOSHER
KILLED AT OUDEMARDE
OCT. 25, 1918

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Body Content

Erected by the Great War Veterans' Association - the predecessor of the Royal Canadian Legion -, this memorial is dedicated to the local war dead of the First World War. This simple, yet noble, memorial takes the shape of a straight shaft of blue-grained marble, which is set in a rough granite base. The badge of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, enclosed by Laurel wreath, is carved on the North side of shaft, while underneath is a list of engagements in which the Regiment fought. On the west side of the shaft is carved the following verses: "In Flanders Fields the poppies blow..." while on the east side is carved crossed rifles and an Ensign enclosed in a wreath of laurels, underneath which is a list of causalities, engagements, and dates. The memorial, which stands about 16 feet high, was erected by the well-known firm of J.D. Steel Monumental Works, North Sydney, Canada, and erected by the citizens of Fortune under the auspices of the Fortune Branch, G.W.V.A., in memory of their fallen heroes and comrades. The Fortune War Memorial was unveiled with deep solemnity on September 27 by Dr. MacDonald, J.P., in the presence of 800 people from Fortune and Grand Bank. A message from His Excellency the Governor was read by Capt. G.J. Whitty, M.C., expressing regret at his unavoidable absence. Addresses were also made by Rev. Mr. Howse, Dr. MacDonald, Ensign Carnick, T.E. Spencer and J.R. Dixon, secretary of the Fortune Branch. The Rev. Young pronounced the dedication prayer and the ceremony proceeded amidst great solemnity. The floral tributes were many. The firing party, under Lieut. W.C. Hawker, manager of the Bank of Nova Scotia, assisted by Bugler Cook, performed their duties with military precision. The memorial is a splendid tribute from the people of Fortune to the memory of her gallant lads who made the supreme sacrifice. The G.W.V.A. and people of Fortune are worthy of all praise in subscribing the entire cost of this memorial and thus perpetuating the memory of their fallen townsmen by handing down to posterity a monument that will stimulate, elevate and inspire youth for many generations to come as they recall the magnitude of the deeds performed and the sacrifice of Fortune's honoured dead.

City
Fortune
Country
Type Description
Marble obelisk
Memorial CF Legacy ID
2112
City/Municipality
Garden Cove
Memorial Number
10002-001
Type
Address
Church Road
Location
Memorial United Church
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
47.850727, -54.155713
Inscription

[front/devant]
NEWFOUNDLAND
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
PT ANGUS
BRINSTON
OF ROYAL N.F.REG
WHO WAS KILLED IN
ACTION IN FRANCE
AUG. 16TH. 1917.
AGED 18 YEARS

THEIR NAME LIVETH
FOR EVERMORE

BRINSTON

[right side/côté droit]
NEWFOUNDLAND
IN
LOVING MEMORY
OF
L. CPL.
ALFRED
STACEY M. M.
OF ROYAL N.F. REG
WHO WAS KILLED IN
ACTION IN FRANCE
JAN. 20, 1918.
AGED 25 YEARS.

WHAT CAN I GIVE?
O, SOLDIER, TRUE AND
BRAVE,
LONG AS I LIVE
TO PAY THE LIFE YOU
GAVE.

ERECTED BY THE
PEOPLE OF
SOUND ISLAND

STACEY

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Body Content

The Brinston and Stacey Memorial was first erected at United Church on Sound Island, Placentia Bay. It was dedicated to Private Angus Brinston and Private Alfred Stacey, two local war dead of the First World War. In the mid 1950s, the memorial was relocated to Memorial United Church in Garden Cove.

The hardwood top was machined from laminated mahogany and after several decades had to be removed. In 2018, the memorial was refurbished through community fundraising, donated labour and funding from Veterans Affairs Canada.

City
Garden Cove
Country
Type Description
Marble shaft
Memorial CF Legacy ID
2362
City/Municipality
Carbonear
Memorial Number
10001-076
Type
Address
65 Earles Lane
in Canada
Yes
GPS Coordinates
47.7256285, -53.2274103
Inscription

Eastern
Health

PRIVATE
JOSIAH SQUIBB
MEMORIAL
PAVILION

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Private Josiah Squibb Memorial Pavilion
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Body Content

The Private Josiah Squibb Memorial Pavilion honours a 19-year old local who was killed at Gallipoli in 1915. The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 23 suggested to name the building after Private Squibb. On December 11, 2017, the Provincial Government formally announced the previously unnamed facility would be called the Private Josiah Squibb Memorial Pavilion. 

City
Carbonear
Country
Type Description
Building - long-term care home
Memorial CF Legacy ID
10926