Reference: N14063E
July 1, 2014 – Ottawa – Veterans Affairs Canada
On behalf of the Honourable Julian Fantino, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Senator David Wells today participated in a wreath laying ceremony in Ottawa to pay tribute to the Newfoundland soldiers who served at Beaumont-Hamel and the almost 700 Newfoundlanders who died or were wounded during the first day of fighting.
Wreath laying ceremonies to mark the anniversary were also held in St. John’s, Newfoundland, as well as in Beaumont-Hamel, France.
Barbara Mottram
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Veterans Affairs
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Veterans Affairs Canada
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