The Newfoundland armed forces suffered devastating losses during World War I. Known unto God is a memorial to the men in these forces who died during the war and who have no known graves. The book is also a companion guide to the Memorial Bronze Tablets that list their names. The tablets were first unveiled at the Newfoundland Memorial Park in Beaumont-Hamel, France, in 1925. Replicas of the tablets were erected in 2009 in Bowring Park in St. John’s, Newfoundland and Labrador.Known unto God celebrates these men’s contributions and includes period memorabilia and photographs from private and public collections, some of which have never been published.
Morgan MacDonald is an emerging artist/bronze sculptor who has created The Rower at Quidi Vidi Lake, A Time at George Street, and the replica of the Bronze Tablets for Bowring Park (all in St. John’s, NL). Born in Corner Brook and transplanted to St. John’s, MacDonald attended the Visual Arts Program at Grenfell College, and holds a business degree from Memorial University. His passion for Newfoundland is evident in all his work.Frank Gogos was born and raised in St. John’s, NL. He holds a degree in history and Newfoundland studies. An ardent historical researcher, he has covered such topics as Newfoundland and the Great War, culture, and genealogy, and chases the ghosts of individuals long past.
ISBN: 9781550813227
Item Publish Date: 2009 / 11 / 01
Measurements: 9 in X 11 in X 7 mm
Weight: 0.452 kg
Page Count: 144
