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We remember Robert Henry Newns
We remember Robert Henry Newns
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Thomas Newns
Source:8979305
1875
1877
sibling
Frank Newns
Source:8979305
1877
1881
sibling
Sarah Jane Newns
Source:8979204
1881
1885
1885
location
Penylan Lane, Oswestry, Shropshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8979317
20th April 1885
1889
sibling
Samuel Newns
Source:8979305
1889
1891
location
Hughes Yard, Llys Lane, Oswestry, Shropshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8979305
1891
1911
employment
Machine Minder
Source:8979316
1911 - 20th October 1915
1911
location
25 Probert Road, Brixton, London
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8979316
1911
1915
enlistment
Kingston-Upon-Thames, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:8979204
20th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
14589
East Surrey Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:8979204
20th October 1915 - 27th August 1916
1915
location
1 Holt Terrace, Gresford, Wrexham
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8979204
20th October 1915 - 10th April 1918
1916
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
14589
East Surrey Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:8979204
27th August 1916 - 20th November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
14589
East Surrey Regiment
13th
Source:8979204
20th November 1916 - 2nd December 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
14589
East Surrey Regiment
9th Battalion
Source:8979204
2nd December 1916 - 13th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
14589
East Surrey Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:8979204
13th August 1917 - 9th September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
14589
East Surrey Regiment
13th Battalion
Source:8979204
9th September 1917 - 21st December 1917
1917
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
14589
East Surrey Regiment
7th Battalion
Source:8979204
21st September 1917 - 5th February 1917
1918
service
British Army
Corporal
14589
East Surrey Regiment
13th Battalion
Source:8979204
5th February 1918 - 10th April 1918
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8979133
1918
death
Died of wounds
Died of a Heamorage
Lille Hospital
France
Source:7148836
Source:8979204
10th April 1918
burial
Nord
France
III.D.4
Source:7148836
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Henry |
| Initials | RH |
| Last Name | Newns |
| Source | 8979133 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Holt Terrace, Gresford, Wrexham | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 20th October 1915 - 10th April 1918 | |
| 25 Probert Road, Brixton, London | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 | |
| Hughes Yard, Llys Lane, Oswestry, Shropshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Penylan Lane, Oswestry, Shropshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 20th April 1885 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14589 | East Surrey Regiment | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 14589 | East Surrey Regiment | 13th | Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | 14589 | East Surrey Regiment | 4th Battalion | Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | 14589 | East Surrey Regiment | 9th Battalion | Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | 14589 | East Surrey Regiment | 13th Battalion | Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | 14589 | East Surrey Regiment | 7th Battalion | Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | 14589 | East Surrey Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | 14589 | East Surrey Regiment | 13th Battalion | Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | mother | ||
| Thomas Charles Newns | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Jane Newns | sister | 1881 | |
| Thomas Newns | brother | 1875 | |
| Samuel Newns | brother | 1889 | |
| Frank Newns | brother | 1877 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-20 | 5'9" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Wayne117646 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription & Images | Wayne117646 | |
| England, Wales & Scotland Census 1891 | Wayne117646 | |
| England, Wales & Scotland Census 1911 | Wayne117646 | |
| Shropshire Baptisms | Wayne117646 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ICRC | john14663 | |
| ICRC | john14663 |
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