Private Robert Learning

 

(Possibly 8454)
Robert George Learning
Royal Newfoundland Regiment

Son of George James and Mary (Sheppard) Learning
Cartwright

DOB: 16 Oct. 1883

Married Mary Jamieson, daughter of Alexander and Maria (Pardy) Jamieson
of Cartwright.

Enlisted:
Age
Embarked: with .

 

Robert George Learning's name does not appear in the Regimental nominal roll as it exists as of this date, however that list in incomplete.  There is a listing in the Newfoundland Forestry Corps for Robert G Learning, # 8454.  It was not unusual for members of the regiment to be posted to the Forestry Corps if they were deemed to be physically unfit for active service in the regular force.

If anyone can add some clarification in this regard please contact us:

Veterans Affairs Canada - National Archives
Reference A, Serics A-2-e, Volume 528, Reel T-18062,
File: 8454, Access dode: 90
LEARNING Robert G

Finding Aid number 38-27

A search of this file will confirm if this is the same person.