The Women’s Patriotic Association (WPA) pin

The WPA was comprised of more than 15,000 women who volunteered their time to support the Allied forces and to boost morale at home in Newfoundland. They raised over $500,000, made and shipped clothing overseas, and volunteered in local hospitals.

The Newfoundland Regiment crest badge

The Newfoundland Regiment was formed under the identity of the caribou, a symbol of bravery with its head held high. At the time of the War, Newfoundland hadn’t joined confederation and The Regiment was formed as part of the British Army.

Wheelchair of Lance Corporal Albert Chaffey, Royal Newfoundland Regiment #2337

During the War, Lance Corporal Albert Chaffey was sent home to Musgravetown, N.L., in this wheel chair after losing his leg to a gunshot wound.  Soon after he abandoned the chair and resorted to crutches, and also had his Model A Ford modified so he could drive it.

Bag of Sergeant Anthony James (Jim) Stacey, Newfoundland Regiment #466

This German bag was used by Jim Stacey, a battalion messenger who ran messages between officers and headquarters at Beaumont-Hamel. He carried orders to advance into No Man’s Land on July 1, 1916, possibly in this very bag.