Beaumont-Hamel Unit
President's Message
Beaumont-Hamel is located in Newfoundland and Labrador. We love to ride have fun and help others all while helping our community and our veterans.
Some of the events we participate in are: Motorcycle Rallies; Formation rides; weekly rides; weekend trips; and fund raise for local charities and check up on our local veterans. Visit our Facebook page |
Beaumont-Hamel Battle Honour
On 1 July 1916, Allied forces launched a major offensive in France during the First World War. The opening of the Somme offensive turned into one of the deadliest days in the history of modern warfare. At the village of Beaumont-Hamel, the Newfoundland Regiment suffered catastrophic losses. More than 80 percent of the soldiers who advanced that day were either killed or wounded. In one morning, the regiment suffered approximately 700 casualties, including more than 300 dead
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