July 1, 2015 – St. John’s – Veterans Affairs Canada
On behalf of the Honourable Erin O’Toole, Minister of Veterans Affairs, and the Government of Canada, Senator Norman Doyle today attended a commemorative event at the National War Memorial, in St. John’s, to mark the 99th anniversary of the Battles of the Somme and Beaumont-Hamel.
A parade led by the military band and colour parties of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment and the Royal Canadian Legion, Provincial Command, was followed by a special wreath-laying ceremony.
During this major battle from the First World War, the 1st Newfoundland Regiment fought valiantly in the face of enormous loss of life at Beaumont-Hamel.
Martin Magnan
Press Secretary
Office of the Minister of Veterans of Affairs
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Media Relations
Veterans Affairs Canada
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