Summary
- The remains of an unknown soldier who fought during World War One were returned from France to St. John’s Newfoundland.
- A public ceremony was held in France to transfer the soldier to the Canadian and N.L. governments.
- The unknown soldier will be laid to rest in a black granite tomb on July 1, the 100th anniversary of the Newfoundland National War Memorial.
- A delegation from Canada participated in ceremonies in France and accompanied the soldier’s remains back to Newfoundland.
