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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAPLETON, Stephen | Marystown, Burin District | 4166 | 21 | Elizabeth Stapleton (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| LOMOND, Thomas | Grand Bay, Burgeo-LePoile District | 2846 | 21 | William Lomond (p) | Fisherman | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| STAPLETON, John | Marystown, Burin District | 6067 | 19 | Lizzie Stapleton (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| STANSFORD (STANFORD), Joseph C. | Grates Cove, Bay de Verde District | 1196 | 25 | Eli Stansford (o) | Electrician | 1915 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| LODGE, Samuel Thomas | Catalina, Trinity District | 165 | 23 | Grace Lodge (p) | Storekeeper | 1914 | Methodist | Yes | No | Friday, October 1, 1915 | |||
| STANLEY, James | Waterford Bridge Road, St. John's | 3497 | 39 | Mary Stanley (s) | Fireman | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| LODGE, Nathaniel George | Catalina, Trinity District | 2810 | 26 | Mrs. Nathaniel Lodge (p) | Clerk | 1916 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| STANFORD, Reginald Fred | Grand Falls, Twillingate District | 0-255 - 1308 | 19 | Ida Stanford (p) | 1915 | No | No | Partial attestation papers included. | |||||
| LODGE, Mark | Catalina, Trinity District | 3515 | 18 | Mary Jane (George) Lodge (p) | Fisherman | 1917 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| STANFORD, Harold | Grand Falls, Twillingate District | 2167 | 18 | William Stanford (p) | Machinist | 1916 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| LODER, Thomas E. | No information | 0-14 | Clergyman | 1917 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | Attestation papers not included | |||||
| STANFIELD, Samuel | Loon Cove, Bonavista District | 5126 | 23 | Robert Stanfield (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Salvation Army | No | No | On three separate documents, the community name appears differently: once as Loo Cove, then Look Cove and also Loon Cove. | |||
| LOCKYEAR, Jeremiah | Woody Island, Placentia-St. Marys District | 5913 | 20 | Joseph Lockyer (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| STAMP, Patrick D. | 21 James Street, St. John's | 656 | 28 | William Stamp (p) | Stoker | 1914 | Roman Catholic | No | No | I | |||
| LOCKE, William | Little Bay Island, Twillingate District | 4110 | 21 | Frank Locke (p) | Clerk | 1917 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| STAMP, James | Waterford Bridge Road, St. John's | 4124 | 18 | James Stamp (p) | Cab driver | 1917 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| LOCKE, Sidney | Tizzards Harbour, Twillingate District | 2053 | 19 | Mrs. John Diamond (o) | Fisherman | 1916 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| STAGG, Edmund | Little Catalina, Trinity District | 5339 | 24 | Thomas Stagg (p) | Sailor | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| STAGG, Alexander | Birchy Cove, Bonavista District | 4312 | 18 | Joseph Stagg (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | Photograph of grave-site included. | |||
| LOCKE, Lemuel | Little Bay Islands, Twillingate District | 5469 | 20 | James Locke (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| STAFFORD, Charles | 261 Southside, St. John's | 4688 | 18 | William Stafford (p) | Clerk | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| STACEY, Wilson | Sound Island, Placentia-St. Marys District | 5988 | 22 | Albert Stacey (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| STACEY, William | Point May, Lamaline, Burin District | 4950 | 18 | John Stacey (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| VAUGHAN, Joseph Patrick | St. John's | 800 | 19 | Henry (Harry) Vaughan (p) | Office clerk | 1914 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Saturday, April 14, 1917 | |||
| VATERS, John H. | Victoria, Carbonear District | 2047 | 18 | Joseph Vaters (p) | School teacher | 1915 | Methodist | No | No | See Service # 968 for misfiled documents (p.21-22). Includes misfiled documents (p.47-51) for Edward Pye # 968. | |||
| VATERS, John Edgar | Victoria, Carbonear District | 973 | 22 | Japhet Vaters (p) | Railroad worker | 1915 | Methodist | No | Yes | POW Date: 1917 Partially re-filmed at the beginning of reel 74 | |||
| VATER, James | Pouch Cove, St. John's East District | 2064 | 21 | James Vater (p) | Fisherman | 1916 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| VATCHER, Sandy W. | Burgeo, Burgeo-LaPoile District | 5071 | 21 | Elizabeth Vatcher (p) | Sailor | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| VATCHER, John | British Harbour, Trinity District | 5194 | 20 | William Vatcher (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| VATCHER, Albert | Burgeo, Burgeo-LaPoile District | 2827 | 18 | John Vatcher (p) | Clerk | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| VASEY, Harvey | 34 Kings Road, St. John's | 3574 | 21 | Henry J. Vasey (p) | Clerk | 1917 | Methodist | No | No | One document microfilmed as #2574 | |||
| VARDY, Reuben | Hickmans Harbour, Trinity District | 3527 | 19 | John Vardy (p) | Occupation: Storekeeper | 1917 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| VARDY, James | Hickmans Harbour, Trinity District | 939 | 21 | Mrs. John Vardy (p) | Lumberman | 1915 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| REID, Carl | St. John's | 790 | 19 | Caleb Reid (p) | Fisherman | 1914 | Methodist | Yes | No | Saturday, August 12, 1916 | |||
| VALLIS, Stanley | Ramea, Burgeo-LaPoile District | 3114 | 18 | Richard Vallis (p) | Fisherman | 1916 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| STACEY, Lambert | Sound Island, Placentia-St. Marys District | 6133 | 19 | Albert Stacey (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| VAIL, Michael | St. John's | 155 | 21 | John Vail (p) | Policeman | 1914 | Roman Catholic | No | No | ||||
| REID, Bramwell Booth | Hearts Delight, Trinity District | 3120 | 18 | Levi Reid (p) | Fisherman | 1916 | Salvation Army | No | No | Also served with the Newfoundland Royal Naval Reserve, # 1620X | |||
| STACEY, Lambert | Flat Islands, Burin District | 5936 | 19 | William Stacey (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| FRENCH, Joseph Chesley | Winterton,Trinity District | 2151 | 19 | Mrs. Walter French (p) | Barkerman | 1916 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| STACEY, Charles W. | North Harbour, Placentia-St. Marys District | 6222 | 18 | William Stacey (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| REID, Arthur | Barr'd Island, Fogo District | 5978 | 24 | William Reid (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| VAIL, Herman | 25 Hayward Avenue, St. John's | 5282 | 21 | George Vail (p) | Railroad section man | 1918 | Methodist | Yes | No | Friday, December 20, 1918 | |||
| FRENCH, John Joseph | 2 Patrick Street, St. John's | 63 | 25 | Benjamin French (p) | Boiler maker | 1914 | Roman Catholic | Yes | No | Saturday, July 1, 1916 | |||
| STACEY, Anthony James | Water Street, St. John's | 466 | 24 | Fredrick Stacey (p) | Commercial traveller | 1914 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| LOCKE, Joseph | Little Bay Islands, Twillingate District | 5457 | 24 | Lionel Locke (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| VAIL, Charlie | Lower Island Cove, Bay de Verde District | 5095 | 20 | William Vail (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No | ||||
| STACEY, Alfred | Sound Island, Placentia-St. Marys District | 1747 | 23 | Henry Stacey (p) | Fisherman | 1915 | Methodist | Yes | No | Sunday, January 20, 1918 | |||
| FRENCH, Jacob | Coleys Point, Harbour Grace District | 5371 | 20 | Elijah French (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Church of England (Anglican) | No | No | ||||
| HEAD, Walter | Comfort Cove, Twillingate District | 6079 | 19 | Aaron Head (p) | Fisherman | 1918 | Methodist | No | No |