The
Royal Newfoundland Regiment has stood forth in service to the Crown and to the people of
Newfoundland and Canada since its officially recognized formation April 25, 1795,
some 70 years before the Dominion of Canada became an independent country.
It
was the only unit on the Order of Battle for the Dominion of Newfoundland in the First
World War.
The
only Colonial Unit ever to have garrisoned Edinburgh Castle.
The
only North American Unit to carry the Battle Honour 'Gallipoli'.
One
of three, and the only Colonial Unit, to be granted the title 'Royal' while still engaged
in the hostilities for which the title was granted.
The
only Canadian Military Unit whose formation was required by the Articles of Confederation.
The
youngest Unit in the order of precedence of the Canadian Infantry.
Use
the links to the left to learn more about the past, present and future of the Jewel in the
Crown of the Royal Canadian Infantry Corps, The Royal Newfoundland Regiment.