A tribute to Newfoundlanders who fought during the First World War
Reference: N14062E
July 1, 2014 – Beaumont-Hamel, France – Veterans Affairs Canada
On the occasion of the 98th anniversary of the Battle of the Somme, Canadian and French citizens gathered today at the Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial in France to commemorate the Newfoundland soldiers who fought so valiantly during the opening day of the Battle of the Somme during the First World War.
On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Canada’s Minister of Veterans Affairs, Pierre Guimond, Minister-Counsellor with the Canadian Embassy in Paris, paid tribute to the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and honoured the memory of all the brave men and women who served during the First World War.
Barbara Mottram
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
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