Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, War memorial site in Beaumont-Hamel, France
The memorial includes preserved World War I trenches, cemeteries, and a bronze caribou statue overlooking the former battlefield of the Somme.
The site marks where the Newfoundland Regiment faced devastating losses on July 1, 1916, with 670 casualties out of 780 soldiers in just 30 minutes.
The memorial stands as one of five Caribou monuments in France and Belgium, representing the sacrifices of Newfoundland forces during World War I.
The memorial park spans 74 acres and features a visitor center that provides guided tours, educational materials, and detailed information about the battle.
The Danger Tree replica marks the exact spot where German machine gun fire concentrated, causing the highest number of casualties during the attack.
Location: Beaumont-Hamel
Creator: Basil Gotto, Rudolph Cochius
Official opening: June 7, 1925
Part of: Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial Park, Funerary and memory sites of the First World War (Western Front)
GPS coordinates: 50.07384,2.64823
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:37
The French memorial sites and museums of World War I bear witness to the events of 1914-1918. The monuments, military cemeteries, forts, underground quarries, and interpretation centers present major battles like Verdun and the Somme. These places preserve the remnants of the battles and document the history of French and allied soldiers through objects, photographs, and period documents.
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