Tour Stop #4: War Memorial, Duckworth Street
 

The National War Memorial in St. John's, Newfoundland is the most elaborate of all the post World War I monuments in Newfoundland. It was erected at King’s Beach on Water Street where, in 1583, Sir Humphrey Gilbert claimed Newfoundland for England. It was formally unveiled on Memorial Day, July 1, 1924 by Field Marshal Douglas Haig, 1st Earl Haig.
 

Speech #5: The call to join up for King and Country


 

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