During the Battle of the Somme, what percentage of the Newfoundland Regiment was lost?

The Newfoundland Regiment suffered staggering losses during the Battle of the Somme, particularly on its first day of combat, July 1, 1916. The regiment faced heavy fire while advancing, resulting in an overwhelming number of casualties. Specifically, it is recorded that approximately 85% of the regiment was either killed, wounded, or missing by the end of that day. This devastating loss had profound effects on Newfoundland, which at the time was a separate dominion and not yet part of Canada. The impact of these losses is memorialized in Newfoundland's history and is often referenced when discussing the sacrifices made during World War I, making this statistic particularly significant in understanding the heavy toll of war on small communities and the broader implications for Canadian military history.