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Soldiers and Memorials

Soldiers of Arnold's Cove - WWI

Soldiers of Placentia Bay during World War I and II

Soldiers of Placentia Bay during World War I and II

From this small community of only thirty families in 1914, eleven men went to serve in the war.

These were:

Alexander (Sandy) Adams

Nelson Adams

William (Willie) Adams (Killed in Action)

Aubrey Boutcher

Ambrose Guy (Killed in Action)

Henry Guy

John Guy

Joshua Guy

Ernest George Guy

William Henry Peach (Killed in Action)

George Rose (Killed in Action)

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Soldiers of Placentia Bay during World War I and II

Soldiers of Placentia Bay during World War I and II

Soldiers of Placentia Bay during World War I and II

Many soldiers from Arnold's Cove, as well as many of the communities around the islands of Placentia Bay, had served in the Navy, Air, and Army during World War I and II.    

As we continue to research and gather information on these soldiers, we learn more and more of the sacrifices they have made and the values they had fought for.  We hope to always remember those who have served and  honor those who continue to serve our Country. 


LEST WE FORGET

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Women in Uniform

Soldiers of Placentia Bay during World War I and II

Women in Uniform

 After WWII, two of our own enlisted  in the Canadian Forces.  Iris (Guy) Brett and Phyllis (Hollett) Labelle both enlisted to serve our country.  Canadian women have played an important role in our country’s military efforts over the years, overcoming many barriers to serve in uniform in a variety of  roles.  When women chose to enlist in the military, they also volunteered to potentially put themselves in dangerous situations where their lives were on the line.  This service continues today, with females now serving alongside their male counterparts in all Canadian Forces trades.   

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War Memorial

Atlantic Charter

Women in Uniform

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The War Path

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Our ongoing quest to honor our soldiers...

Please let us know of others from (or affiliated with) Arnold's Cove to have their names added to our appreciation board.

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world war I soldiers - aRNOLD'S COVE

Alexander Adams (pdf)Download
Nelson Adams (pdf)Download
William James Adams (pdf)Download
Ambrose Guy (pdf)Download
Henry Guy (pdf)Download
John Guy (pdf)Download
Joshua Guy (pdf)Download
Ernest George Guy (pdf)Download
William Henry Peach (pdf)Download
George Rose (pdf)Download

soldiers of placentia bay

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ADAMS, John Thomas

Arnold's Cove, Placentia Bay

WWI

Service #: 1516


ALLEN, Alexander

Haystack, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment: 19

Service #:  5933


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BAILEY, Wesley Willis

Sound Island, Placentia Bay

Service #1807


BAILEY, William

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Service #4424 - WWI


BARRETT, Alexander

Woody Island, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment: 21

Service #6078


BARRETT, Angus

Woody Island, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment: 18

Service #: 

BAILEY, Wesley Willis

Sound Island, Placentia Bay

Service #1807


BAILEY, William

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Service #4424 - WWI


BARRETT, Alexander

Woody Island, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment: 21

Service #6078


BARRETT, Angus

Woody Island, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment: 18

Service #:  5976


BARRETT, Azariah

Woody Island, Placentia Bay

Service #:  2826 - WWI


BARRETT, Josiah

Woody Island, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment: 20

Service #: 5873


BARRY, Peter

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #6085 - WWI


BEAZLEY, John Samuel

Sound Island, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment: 19 

Service #:  1742


BECK, Murdock

Sound Island, Placentia Bay

Service #4895 - WWI


BECK, Wallace

Sound Island, Placentia Bay

Service #1246 - WWI


BEST, Chesley

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Service #315684 - WWII


BEST, Earl W.

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment: 18

Service #: 4095


BEST, Lambert

Merasheen, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment: 20

Service #5513


BOLLARD, George Edward

Woody Island, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment: 24

Service #2334

Died in war on April 14, 1917


BOLT, Chesley Clifford

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Service #277381 - WWII


BOUTCHER, Aubrey

Arnold's Cove, Placentia Bay

Newfoundland Royal Naval Reserve 1918 - WWII

Service #1195


BOUTCHER, Bertram Lake

Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay

Service #2330 - WWI


BOUTCHER, Charles

Kingwell, Placentia Bay

WWI


BOUTCHER, Josiah

Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay

Service #1153 - WWI


BOUTCHER, Roy

Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay

WWII


BOUTCHER, Tom

Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay

WWI


BOUTCHER, William George

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #3964 - WWI


BRINSTON, Angus Perry

Sound Island, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment:  18

Service #:  2851

Killed in action August 27, 1917


BRINSTON, Aubrey Wilson

Arnold's Cove, Placentia Bay

Royal Artillery 59th Heavy Artillery Regiment WWII

Service #971329


BROWN, Charles W.

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Service #728 - WWI


BROWN, George

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Service #5931 - WWI


BROWN, Ernest

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Service #1493 - WWI


BROWN, George William

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Service #216734 - WWII


BROWN, Maxwell

Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay

WWII


BURTON, Freeman Earl

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #:  299644 - WWII


BURTON, Lewis

Hay Cove, Placentia Bay

Service #: D/201987 - WWII


BURTON, Moses

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #: D/201984


BURTON, Thomas

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

WWI


BUTLER, John James

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #2447 - WWI


BUTLER, Ted

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

WWII

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CHAMBERS, Malcolm G.

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #2369 - WWI


COADY, Joseph

Bar Haven, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment:  24

Service #5869


COLLETT, Arthur

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #2481 - WWI


COURTNEY, Benjamin

Woody Island, Placentia Bay

Service #: 3008 - WWI


COURTNEY, Edgar Hatcher

Tack's Beach,

CHAMBERS, Malcolm G.

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #2369 - WWI


COADY, Joseph

Bar Haven, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment:  24

Service #5869


COLLETT, Arthur

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #2481 - WWI


COURTNEY, Benjamin

Woody Island, Placentia Bay

Service #: 3008 - WWI


COURTNEY, Edgar Hatcher

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment: 17 

Service #2530


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DICKS, Almer

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment: 1 8

Service #3539

Died at war on October 25, 1918


DICKS, Charles H.

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service#:  211466


DICKS, Cecil

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment: 18

Service #3905


DICKS, Chesley

Harbour Buff

DICKS, Almer

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment: 1 8

Service #3539

Died at war on October 25, 1918


DICKS, Charles H.

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service#:  211466


DICKS, Cecil

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment: 18

Service #3905


DICKS, Chesley

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment 0 WWI

Age of Enlistment: 26

Service#:  5334


DICKS, George

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

WWII


DICKS, Howard

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

WWI


DICKS, John Alfred

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #: 2390 - WWI


DICKS, John B.

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

WWII


DICKS, Norman

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

WWI


DICKS, Richard

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment: 2 5

Service #:  2392


DICKS, Thomas

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #:  D/201998 - WWII


DOWDEN, Cyril Hubert

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Service #:  216736 - WWII



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EDDY, Arthur

Sound Island, Placentia Bay

Service #: 5947

WWI


EDDY,  Isacc

Sound Island, Placentia Bay

Service #4980 - WWI


ENNIS, William

Merasheen, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment:  22

Service #:  5523



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GILBERT, Lewis

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #: 277382 - WWII


GILBERT, Stephen F.

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #: 216738 - WWII


GREGORY, Otto

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #: 216744 - WWII


GUY, Arthur

Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay

Korean War

GUY, Gerald

Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay

Korean War


GUY, Jack Eugene

Spencer's Cove, 

GILBERT, Lewis

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #: 277382 - WWII


GILBERT, Stephen F.

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #: 216738 - WWII


GREGORY, Otto

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #: 216744 - WWII


GUY, Arthur

Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay

Korean War

GUY, Gerald

Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay

Korean War


GUY, Jack Eugene

Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay

WWII


GUY, James

Arnold's Cove, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment:  22

Service #: 4963


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HAMILTON, William

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Service #: 3318 - WWI


HAPGOOD, George

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Service #3807


HAPGOOD, John

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Service #: 3918 - WWI


HAPGOOD, Robert

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Service e#315701 - WWII


HAYES, Angus

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

WWI


HEPDITCH, Otto

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HAMILTON, William

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Service #: 3318 - WWI


HAPGOOD, George

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Service #3807


HAPGOOD, John

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Service #: 3918 - WWI


HAPGOOD, Robert

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Service e#315701 - WWII


HAYES, Angus

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

WWI


HEPDITCH, Otto

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment:  19

Service #: 1577


HOLLETT, Alfred

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #2445 - WWI


HOLLETT, Frederick

Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay

Service #: 3984 - WWI


HOLLETT, Malcolm

Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay

Service #: 241 - WWI


HYNES, Walter

Arnold's Cove, Placentia Bay

WWII






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INGRAM, George W.B.

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment:  25

Service #:  5655


INGRAM,  Moses Albert Caldwell 

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment:  20

Service #: 2391

Died at war on March 16, 1917


INGRAM, Stanley

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment: 19 

Service #8294

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JARVIS, Richard

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment:  19

Service #: 4135

Killed in Action:  September 29, 1918

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KIRBY, William Alma

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #:  2049 - WWI

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LOCKYER, Alec

Woody Island, Placentia Bay

LS Royal Navy WWII - 1940-1946

Merchant Navy - 1946-1949

Service #:  LT/JX277383


LOCKYER, Warren

Woody Island, Placentia Bay

WWI

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MANNING, Alfred

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #:  211011 - WWII


MASTERS, James

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

WWI


MASTERS, Norman

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #277384 - WWII


MASTERS, Reginald

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment:  28

Service #:  1366


MASTERS, William Samuel 

Harbour Buffet

MANNING, Alfred

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #:  211011 - WWII


MASTERS, James

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

WWI


MASTERS, Norman

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #277384 - WWII


MASTERS, Reginald

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment:  28

Service #:  1366


MASTERS, William Samuel 

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment: 21 

Service #: 1 396

Died at war July 1, 1916


MASTERS, William Lambert

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment. : 24

Service #:  2797

Prisoner of War: Germany 1917


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PEACH, George Wilson

Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay

Service #1192 - WWI


PEACH, Josiah Wesley

Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay

Service #2319 - WWI


PEACH, Walter

Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay

Service #1351 - WWI


PEACH, William G.

Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay

Service #216765 - WWI


PENNEY, John H.

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Service #216766

WWII


PERCY, Charles Ambrose

Woody Island, Placentia Bay

Service #:

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REID, Ambrose T.

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #216769

WWI


REID, Herbert

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

WWII


REID, Josiah

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Newfoundland Forestry Companies - WWI

Age of Enlistment:  18

Service #:  8308


REID, Richard

Haystack, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment: 19

Service #: 4457


RODWAY, Wilson

Kingwell, Placentia Bay

WWI

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SHAVE, Alfred

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

WWI


SHAVE, Percy Charles

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #216778 - WWII


SHEA, John

Bar Haven, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment:  22

Service #:  5941


SLADE, Albert

Kingwell, Placentia Bay

WWII


SLADE, Walter

Kingwell, Placentia Bay

WWII


SLADE, Richard

Spencer's Cove, Placent

SHAVE, Alfred

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

WWI


SHAVE, Percy Charles

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #216778 - WWII


SHEA, John

Bar Haven, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment:  22

Service #:  5941


SLADE, Albert

Kingwell, Placentia Bay

WWII


SLADE, Walter

Kingwell, Placentia Bay

WWII


SLADE, Richard

Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay

British Navy - WWI

Service#:  216779


STACEY, Alfred

Sound Island, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment:  22

Service #: 1747


STACEY, Lambert

Sound Island, Placentia Bay

Service #6133 - WWI


STACEY, Wilson

Sound Island, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment: 22

 Service #: 5988

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TOBIN, Patrick

Bar Haven, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment: 20 

Service#:  6114


TROWBRIDGE, Hector

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #: C/195279 - WWII

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UPSHALL, Charles C.

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #938 - WWI



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VADERS, William

Spencer's Cove, Placentia Bay

WWI



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WAREHAM, Baxter Harold

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #:  J/19309 - WWII


WAREHAM, George W.N.

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

WWII


WAREHAM, Leslie

Kingwell, Placentia Bay

WWI


WARREN, Benjamin J.

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment:  21

Service #: 2529


WARREN, John Henry

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Servic

WAREHAM, Baxter Harold

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #:  J/19309 - WWII


WAREHAM, George W.N.

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

WWII


WAREHAM, Leslie

Kingwell, Placentia Bay

WWI


WARREN, Benjamin J.

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Royal Newfoundland Regiment - WWI

Age of Enlistment:  21

Service #: 2529


WARREN, John Henry

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Service #2784 - WWI


WILLIAMS, Wilson George

Woody Island, Placentia Bay

Gunner 166th Field Regiment  - WWII

Age of Enlistment:  18

Service #:  K2627925


WILLIAMS, Samuel

Tack's Beach, Placentia Bay

Service #: 2290X - WWI


WILLIAMS, Stanley Harold

Woody Island, Placentia Bay

Royal Artillery 59th Heavy Artillery Regiment - WWII

Feb. 5, 1924 - Sept. 3, 2005


ROYAL NAVY

GREGORY, Wesley 

Harbour Buffett, Placentia Bay

Service #216743 - WWII

 Died June 10, 1975 (61 yrs)


MARSHALL, Thomas 

Woody Island, Placentia Bay

WWII

Died June 9, 1976 (82 yrs)


RODWAY, Victor

Kingwell, Placentia Bay

WWI


UPSHALL, John W.B. 

Kingwell, Placentia Bay

Service # LT/JX216782 -  WWII 

(1920 - 1996)

MERCHANT NAVY

BRINSTON, Albert B. - WWII - Arnold's Cove

BULTER, Victor - WWII - Harbour Buffett

COMBY, George - WWII - Tack's Beach

DOWDEN, Humphries - WWII - Tack's Beach

GREEN, James H. - WWII - Tack's Beach

GREGORY, George - WWI - Harbour Buffett

GUY, John - WWII - Arnold's Cove

HOLLETT, Timothy - WWII - Tack's Beach

INGRAM, Charles - WWII

INGRAM, Chesley - WWII - Kingwell

LOCKYER, Frank - WWII - Isle Valen

LOCKYER, Lewis R. - WWII - Isle Valen

MARSHALL, William Roy - WWII  - Kingwell

MASTERS, Neil  - WWII - Harbour Buffett

MONKS, Frederick - WWII - Woodwy Island 

MONKS, William - WWII - Woody Island 

PEACH, Isaac  - WWI - Spencer's Cove

PEACH, James E. - WWI - Spencer's Cove

REID, Thomas  - WWII - Harbour Buffett

RYAN, Albert - WWII - Spencer's Cove

SLADE, Malcolm C. - WWII- Kingwell

SLADE, Nathaniel - WWI - Kingwell

SMITH, Azariah - WWII - Port Anne

STROWBRIDGE, George - WWI - Woody Island

WAREHAM, Armenius B. - WWII - Kingwell

WAREHAM, Norman  - WWII - Harbour Buffett

WILLIAMS, Lambert  - WWII - Woody Island

Newfoundland Overseas Forestry Unit

Maynard Berkshire 

WWII 


Walter Hynes

  WWII 


Edward Penny 

Tacks Beach

Service I3093 - WWII


Wilson Warren

Tacks Beach

Service #3114 - WWII


Women in Uniform

Iris (Guy) Brett

Leading Air Woman Phyllis (Hollett) Labelle

Leading Air Woman Phyllis (Hollett) Labelle

Served with HMCS Cabot (Reserve) from 1959-1963

Leading Air Woman Phyllis (Hollett) Labelle

Leading Air Woman Phyllis (Hollett) Labelle

Leading Air Woman Phyllis (Hollett) Labelle

Lillias Elfreda (Peach) Lloyd

Leading Air Woman Phyllis (Hollett) Labelle

Corporal Deborah Lockyer Williams

Corporal Deborah Lockyer Williams

Corporal Cathy Williams

Corporal Deborah Lockyer Williams

Corporal Cathy Williams

Major Jill Kelly

Corporal Deborah Lockyer Williams

Corporal Cathy Williams

War Memorial

Taken from The Veteran Magazine dated September, 1921

  

The scene which presented itself on Sunday, August 7th, the occasion of the unveiling of the Arnold’s Cove War Memorial, was one that impressed itself very vividly upon those who were privileged to be present. Overlooking the vast Bay stands the Spiral Monument erected to perpetuate in grateful memory the boys of Arnold’s Cove, who went but did not return. No better choice of a site could have been selected, the Monument being visible from all parts of the Cove. It is situated only a few yards from the Church of England Church, their place of worship. This Monument will stand the test of time as a fitting reminder of the men who died as well as a grateful tribute from their fellow villagers, who though small in numbers, contributed to the very best of their means. Shortly before the unveiling ceremony Mr. T. Wakeley, accompanied by Mr. Isaac Wakeley and some 30 veterans, arrived by motor boat from Harbour Buffett, Haystack, and nearby places. Their attendance, though the weather was not favorable for motor boats, shewed their practical interest in the ceremonies about to take place. The writer could not but be impressed with the earnestness of the Comrades and friends who came long distances in motor boats to attend the ceremony. At 3:00 p.m. the firing party in charge Cpl. A. Adams, MM. And Bar, Veterans commanded by Sergt. Dicks, and the whole assemblage of citizens formed the procession from the school house to the site of the Monument, chanting the Hymn “Nearer by God to Thee”. On arrival the Rev. A. Shorter pronounced the Prayer of Dedication.

“Almighty God, who didst at sundry times command they people Isreal to raise up perpetual memorials of they goodness unto them, vouchsafe, we humbly beseech Thee, to bless, sanctify, and hallow this monument which we now raise, that it may ever remind those who come after, of the Christian Courage and self sacrifice of our brethern who fell in the Great War that we with them, following the steps of Christ the Captain of our salvation, may overcome all enemies, ghostly or bodily, and finally attain to they Everlasting Glory. Amen”.

Mr. T, Wakeley of Harbour Buffett then unveiled the Memorial, and after the draped Union Jack had fluttered down the Monument the firing party fired three volleys. Bugler Cook from St. John’s sounded the “Last Post”, and as the dirgeful notes faded away many an eye was dimmed with thoughts of the gallant lads who passed out in the path of duty. Shortly afterwards the wreath bearers from the Veterans of Arnold’s Cove, the Greart War Veterans’ Association, relatives and the public wended their way to the base of the Memorial there to lay their floral offerings.

Addresses were made by Mr. T. Wakeley, Rev. A. Shorter, and the Dominion Secretary of the G.W.V.A., after which the collect for the repose of the departed was recited by the priest and congregation.

The sounding of the General Salute concluded a ceremony which will live long in the memory of all who were present, and a fitting tribute from the people of Arnold’s Cove (30 families) to those who fell in the Great War. To Cpl. A. Adams and the Veterans of Arnold’s Cove is due great praise for the energy displayed and time cheerfully given in raising sufficient funds and erecting such a splendid Memorial. 

Placentia Bay in WWII

The Atlantic Charter was a joint declaration issued during World War II (1939-45) by the United States and Great Britain that set out a vision for the postwar world.  


From August 9 to August 12, 1941, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt and British Prime Minister Winston Churchill met aboard  the USS Agusta and HMS Prince of Whales naval ships in Placentia Bay, off the southeast coast of Newfoundland, to confer on a range of issues related to World War II.  At that point, the United States had not yet entered the war (it would do so in December of that year following the bombing of Pearl Harbour.  They met under utmost secrecy, evading all press to avoid the threat of being targeted by German U-boats or isolationists bent on pulling the U.S. into war 

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The war path

  

During the Second World War, Arnold’s Cove played a different role. It became a part of the American defense system in Newfoundland. 


The American military arrived in Arnold’s Cove in 1941. They were the members of the US Army 3rd Infantry and the 24th Anti-Aircraft Artillery units. Their mission here was to set up Anti-Aircraft guns, and man the high watch towers in several locations in Placentia Bay and Trinity Bay.


They set up a watch tower at Otter Rub and did foot patrols with K9 dogs along the coast from Arnold’s Cove to Come By Chance and along the coast line in both bays. They had to report any sighting of German submarines or any other activity that could indicate the enemies’ presence. Weather reports were kept daily and sent to Argentina.   Twice a day, and once a night the jeeps came through on their way to the Otterub from the Station.  


There were approximately 60 men stationed at Arnol's Cove Station. Here they would establish their barracks, messhall, day room, and their outside power plant. They also had their dog kennels here. In 1942 one of the main barrack buildings caught fire and was burnt down. A few days later the US Army Corps of Engineers had building supplies and US Soldiers there to rebuild the building.


The American Military stayed in Arnold’s Cove until 1945, and the American buildings were then sold to private enterprises

Hike the Otterrub/War Path hiking trail and read more at the viewing stand (the place where the towers once stood).

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