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At the centennial ceremony of the Dominion of Newfoundland National War Memorial, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission allowed an unprecedented second Canadian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The Royal Newfoundland Regiment soldier was entombed in the memorial at this ceremony.
In 2024, a second Canadian Unknown Soldier from the Royal Newfoundland Regiment was entombed at the centennial ceremony of the Dominion of Newfoundland National War Memorial.
On July 1, 2024, the Dominion of Newfoundland National War Memorial in St. John's held its centennial commemorative ceremony.
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission approved entombing a second Canadian Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, honoring a Royal Newfoundland Regiment soldier.
This unprecedented act recognized Newfoundland's status as a separate dominion during the First World War.
The new tomb was placed alongside Canada's central Unknown Soldier in Ottawa, symbolizing shared sacrifice.
Dignitaries, veterans, and descendants of wartime soldiers attended, reflecting on Newfoundland's unique military heritage.
The event reinforced traditions of remembrance and the enduring impact of the Great War.
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Dominion of Newfoundland National War Memorial
Commonwealth War Graves Commission
Royal Newfoundland Regiment