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Edward Moyle Stick grew up in a family of five boys and two girls. His brothers, Leonard  and James Robin Jr. both enlisted in the Royal Newfoundland Regiment on October 1st 1914.

In February 1915, Moyle Stick enlisted for one-year home service with the Royal Army Medical Corps (RAMC) in England. He served with the RAMC for 9 months before, in 1916, he joined the 1st Battalion of the  Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Edward saw active duty until he was captured by Germans at Monchy le Prieur on April 14th 1917 (he was unwounded). During his active duty, he fought at Goudecourt.

Moyle Stick remained a Prisoner of War from his capture until he escaped on March 29th 1918. After his escape he returned to Newfoundland. It was determined that he be retained in the Army. Through a trial of contestation, he was discharged on June 6th 1918 because he was “an escaped prisoner of war”* and wished to continue his academic studies in the sciences. 

Edward Moyle Stick served for 286 days.

In 1943, Moyle Stick became the Commanding Officer of the Newfoundland Regiment. Moyle Stick served in this position until the war ended and was the longest serving Commanding Officer.

Visit the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum to see Edward Moyle Stick’s collection. This includes a copy of his manuscript detailing his time as a Prisoner of War in World War One. 

*The Rooms’ Edward Moyle Stick Collection: https://www.therooms.ca/stick-moyle-edward-moyle-j

Ron Blake enlisted while at school in November 1941. He trained in England before being commissioned to service in April 1943. His twin brother, Peter Blake, joined the Black Watch and was also commissioned in 1943.

Ron served with the 79th Field Regiment  (part of the 52nd Lowland (Mountain) Division) – Scottish Regiment. On January 10th, 1944, Blake was transferred to the 166th Artillery Regiment. It was the 166th that he spent most of his time during the war. Eventually, Blake was placed in the troop commanded by a 24-year-old Cam Eaton. 

Learn more about Ron Blake’s experience during the war from his diary. A copy is held here at the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum.

Sergeant James Dunphy (#3364) was a fisherman and sailor from Tors Cove, Newfoundland. He enlisted on December 26th, 1916 and went on to serve with the 1st Battalion, Royal Newfoundland Regiment. Having trained in England, he served in France from June 11th, 1917 to August 26th, 1917. During his service, Dunphy also fought on the front lines in Belgium at Ypres for 4 months in 1917.  

In August 1917, James Dunphy sustained gunshot wounds to his left shoulder and right leg. He received medical attention for the rest of 1917, through to his discharge from the Regiment in 1919. 

He left service in the rank of Sergeant. 

On January 21st, 1919, Sergeant James Dunphy accompanied Thomas Ricketts (#3102) to York Cottage on King George V, Sandringham Estate for Ricketts’ private investiture of the Victoria Cross. 

Visit the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum to see a portrait of James Dunphy on display.

Francis T. Lind was a soldier during the First World War. Originally from Little Bay, Newfoundland, he is most remembered under the nickname “Mayo”. Lind wrote letters to the Daily Mail and were published for everyone back at home to read, to get an insight into life on the front lines. He was one of the many that never made it back home after July 1st, 1916. 

Requested by his mother, this lectern was built as a memorial to Francis “Mayo” Lind. Funded by the proceeds of local sales of the bound book of Lind’s letters, “The Letters of Mayo Lind”.

Manufactured by J. Wippell and Co., Ltd. of London and Exeter. When brought to Newfoundland, it was displayed in the windows of Ayre & Sons, Ltd (a dry goods department) while waiting for the brass plate to be attached. Upon receiving the plate, it was moved to Little Bay and donated to the Church of England at St. Luke’s. Little Bay was the hometown community of Francis T. “Mayo” Lind. 

The Plaque reads:

The lectern was unveiled at a memorial service for Lind at St. Luke’s in Little Bay, July 3rd 1921. It was a well attended service, officiated by Reverend Bull. The lectern was placed in the School Chapel.

It was moved to St. Luke’s Anglican Church in Springdale when St. Luke’s in Little Bay closed. It was in service there until it, too, closed in 2021. 

It remained in the custody of a parishioner of the church until this year where it was graciously donated by John Edgar on the parishioner’s behalf. 

We are glad to be able to accept this memorial piece in honor of Francis T. “Mayo” Lind. The lectern is now on display at the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum for visitors to see. 

Pte. William Noseworthy enlisted on September 3rd, 1914. From there he trained in England and eventually his Company was joined with the British Mediterranean Expeditionary Force. Alongside his comrades, Pte. Noseworthy fought at Gallipoli in August 1915. He was later evacuated due to jaundice.

In March, 1916, Noseworthy rejoined the fight alongside the British Expeditionary Force in France. Due to several medical instances, Pte. Noseworthy was out of action until he returned to the British Expeditionary Force in March 1917. Shortly after, he was promoted to Lance Corporal (September 17th 1917).*

LCpl William Noseworthy was killed in action at Brombeek on October 9th 1917.* Brombeek was one of several offensives during the active conflict in France during World War I (following the Battle of Beaumont-Hamel). 

Visit the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum to see Noseworthy’s memorial plaque on display. See the Rooms for their digital collection on LCpl William Noseworthy: https://www.therooms.ca/sites/default/files/noseworthy_william_206_1.pdf

*Cramm’s Five Hundred