ST.
JOHN'S, NL, June 28,
2024 /CNW/ - The Honourable Ginette Petitpas
Taylor, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of
National Defence, will participate in commemorative events and
activities alongside the official Government of Canada delegation as part of their activities
to commemorate and honour the unknown Newfoundland First World War
soldier.
In May, the Government of France transferred the remains of an unknown
Newfoundland First World War soldier to the Government of
Canada. On 1 July 2024, as part of official ceremonies
marking the 100th anniversary of the Newfoundland
National War Memorial, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador will jointly unveil a tomb at the
Newfoundland National War Memorial for the remains of the unknown
Newfoundland First World War soldier. The tomb will represent
Newfoundlanders and Labradorians from all branches of service who
have no known grave.
On Saturday, June 29, Minister
Petitpas Taylor will join the delegation for a guided tour of the
Beaumont-Hamel and the Trail of
the Caribou exhibits at The Rooms. This will be followed by a visit
and reception at the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Museum. Later,
Minister Petitpas Taylor and the delegation will attend a reception
at The Rooms hosted by the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Family,
where the Minister will provide brief remarks.
On Sunday, June 30, the Minister
and the delegation will attend a private viewing of the unknown
Newfoundland First World War soldier, lying in state at the
Confederation Building.
Notes for media:
- Delegation activities are closed to media.
- Photos of each visit will be available upon request.
Additional information:
- Repatriation of an unknown Newfoundland First World War
soldier
- Centennial of the Newfoundland National War Memorial
(1924-2024) (Government of Newfoundland and Labrador)
- Public Advisory: Details on the Upcoming Lying-in-State for
Newfoundland and Labrador's Unknown
Soldier and the July 1
Ceremony at the Newfoundland National War Memorial (Government of
Newfoundland and Labrador)
SOURCE Veterans Affairs Canada - Ottawa