Canadian Armed Forces Clarifies Tradition of Draping Flag Over Unknown Soldier’s Casket
The Canadian Armed Forces has addressed questions regarding the flag draped over the casket of the unknown soldier.
Some perceived the use of the maple leaf as inaccurate, given that World War I occurred before Newfoundland joined Confederation, meaning the soldier fought and died as a Newfoundlander.
The Canadian Armed Forces states that members are only permitted to carry a casket with the Canadian flag.
Additionally, the Armed Forces acknowledges any missing Newfoundland soldiers as Canadians after 1949.
