Frank Fagan outside the National War Memorial in St. John's, for the anniversary ceremonies Friday of the battle of Beaumont-Hamel. These wreaths were laid at the National War Memorial in St. John's on Friday to mark the 100th anniversary of Beaumont-Hamel. (Caroline Hillier/CBC)Their father was one of the first 500 members of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment: his number was 111. Blake said his grandfather was serving in Africa when he was seconded to the 166 — the Royal Newfoundland Regiment Field Artillery Unit. Brian Pinksen's mother laid the second wreath in remembrance of her son, from the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Newfoundland Regiment, who was killed in Afghanistan.

Source: CBC News July 01, 2016 12:37 UTC