Colonel Alex Cowan has Passed Away
Passing of a Remarkable Person – Our Colonel Alec Cowan, CD3 It was with much sadness that I learned, from Barry Mackay’s email, of the passing of a truly remarkable Newfoundlander and Labradorean, our own Colonel Alec Cowan. I had the personal honour and privilege of knowing Alec and his wonderful loving wife, Florence, […]
Stand Down Soldier your Duty is Done
Col Alexander Peter Cowan With our deepest condolences to the family of Col Cowan, the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum on behalf of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Regimental Advisory Council (RAC) announce the passing of one of our members. Col Cowan joined the Regiment in the early days of its re-formation shortly after Confederation. He continued […]
War End
Gunner Robert (Bob) Gordon Grant
Another old soldier has passed. 100 year old Gunner Robert Gordon Grant of Corner Brook has passed away after a short illness. Bob, as he was known, enlisted into the artillery from Corner Brook in May 1940. He saw action in North Africa and Italy with the 166th (Nfld) Field Regiment, Royal Artillery. He proudly […]
Happy Birthday! The Royal Newfoundland Regiment is 225 Years Old!
Today marks the 225th Anniversary of the foundation of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Foot in 1795. The current Royal Newfoundland Regiment traces its traditions over 225 years to include the Royal Newfoundland Regiment of Fencible Infantry who fought valiantly in the War of 1812 and the Royal Newfoundland Companies providing garrison duties to […]
Request for Proposals: Gallipoli Monument Project
The Royal Newfoundland Regiment Advisory Council (RNRAC), in partnership with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador, is seeking proposals from qualified proponents with demonstrated ability to create a replica of a bronze caribou monument from 3D modelling data. You can download the Request for Proposals here. RFP Gallipoli Monument Project (FINAL)
Crafting Remembrance
Great activity for of all ages! Join Paige on Thursday November 7, 6 pm – 9 pm in crafting Poppies and Forget-Me-Nots during Veterans’ Week at the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum. We supply all the material and you can take your creations home. As always, our Admission is free, donations gratefully accepted. Walk-ins welcome but […]
Medal Donation: Bombardier Stan Angel
The museum is proud to accept a donation of the service medals of Bombardier Stanislaus Joseph Angel #970662 of the 59th(Newfoundland) Heavy Regiment, Royal Artillery from Ronald Chaytor on behalf of the Angel family. Today’s Royal Newfoundland Regiment has a special relationship with the two artillery units which served during the Second World War and […]
Larry Dohey
It is with great sadness that the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum committee learned of the sudden passing of Larry Dohey, archivist with The Rooms. Larry, as he was known to many of us was an easy going and knowledgeble historian who was quick to share a laugh and selflessly give assistance. We offer our […]
Thousands attend Peace Parade in St. John’s 100 years ago today
Exactly one hundred years ago today thousands of St. John’s citizens turned out to celebrate the end of the most horrific war that they had ever known. On August 5, 1919, during the second day of Peace Celebrations for the end of the war held in St. John’s and other communities culminated in a […]