Danger Tree Replica Honors Newfoundlanders | Calgary News

A new fibreglass replica of the Danger Tree will be unveiled at the Beaumont Hamel Memorial in France on June 30th, honoring the Royal Newfoundland Regiment’s horrific losses during the Battle of the Somme on July 1, 1916. That day, nearly the entire regiment was annihilated in just 30 minutes as enemy forces had deliberately set up a deadly trap beneath the tree—once used by soldiers as a landmark. The original tree decayed over time, but this durable monument, created through a partnership between Memorial University and Veterans Affairs Canada, ensures the sacrifice will never be forgotten. Princess Anne, colonel-in-chief of the regiment, is expected to attend the ceremony, part of a series of commemorations marking the 110th anniversary of the battle, culminating in a wreath-laying on July 2nd. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7a493a769b28d079