Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
September 13, 2017

Media Advisory: Parliamentary Secretary Davis to Participate in Merchant Navy Day Commemoration Ceremony

Bernard Davis, Parliamentary Secretary for Service NL, will speak at the commemoration ceremony for Merchant Navy Day tomorrow (Thursday, September 14). The event takes place at the Merchant Navy Memorial, Marine Institute, 155 Ridge Road, St. John's, beginning at 12:00 p.m.

The Merchant Navy played a vital role during the Second World War, transporting desperately needed food, equipment, and personnel to Britain and other Allied countries on non-military vessels.

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Media contact
Eric Humber
Tourism, Culture, Industry and Innovation
709-729-4819, 725-9655
erichumber@gov.nl.ca

 

2017 09 13                                                    4:05 p.m.