National War Memorial

The National War Memorial is a bronze sculpture group depicting military and civilian figures with a central female figure holding a torch and sword. Below these main sculptures stand five commemorative plaques recording conflicts from different periods.

The memorial was dedicated in 1924 to honor participation in a major conflict that cost the region dearly. Its bronze plaques were gradually added to record other wars that followed in subsequent decades.

The bronze figures here represent moments of loss and service that shaped the community's identity over generations. Visitors walking past notice how the memorial serves as a gathering place where people pause to remember.

The memorial stands at a central location between major streets with good sightlines in multiple directions. The site is accessible on foot and offers clear views toward the harbour and the surrounding neighborhood.

A tomb honoring an unidentified soldier from an early conflict was incorporated into the site during a recent restoration. This addition creates a deeper connection between historical loss and present-day remembrance.

Location: St. John's

Inception: 1920s

Creator: Ferdinand Victor Blundstone, Gilbert Bayes

Official opening: 1924

GPS coordinates: 47.56760,-52.70380

Latest update: December 11, 2025 18:06