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We remember Alfred John Newson
We remember Alfred John Newson
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
George Henry Newson
Source:8807251
1880
1884
sibling
Annie Newson
Source:8807251
1884
1886
sibling
Edward Newson
Source:8807251
1886
1889
1891
sibling
Bessie Newson
Source:8807271
1891
1891
location
Fore Street, Plympton St Maurice, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8807251
1891
1893
sibling
Andrew Newson
Source:8663634
1893
1895
sibling
Maud Newson
Source:8807271
1895
1911
employment
Police Constable
Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8807273
1911
1911
location
1 Gilwell Cottages, Plymouth, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8807273
1911
enlistment
Devonport, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8807263
service
British Army
Private
9861
Coldstream Guards
Source:3229953
1914
death
Killed in Action
Alfred died in an attack on the village of Boitron, which was taken by the 4th Brigade of 2nd Divison on 8 Sept. There was a sharp engagement in evening when the Germans attempted to break through.
Boitron
France
Source:7354293
Source:8811494
8th September 1914
burial
Seine-et-Marne
France
Source:7354293
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred John |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Newson |
| Source | 7354293 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Gilwell Cottages, Plymouth, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Fore Street, Plympton St Maurice, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9861 | Coldstream Guards | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Newson | mother | ||
| George Newson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Newson | brother | 1893 | |
| George Henry Newson | brother | 1880 | |
| Annie Newson | sister | 1884 | |
| Edward Newson | brother | 1886 | |
| Bessie Newson | sister | 1891 | |
| Maud Newson | sister | 1895 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 6'3" |
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 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| British Army, De Ruvigny's Roll of Honour 1914-1918 Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Pippa26713 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Pippa26713 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Plympton Parish Magazine 1909-1919 | Pippa26713 | |
| Baptism of Alfred John Newson | Pippa26713 | |
| Battalion War Diary of 2nd Battalion Coldstream Guards | Pippa26713 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Plympton St Maurice Church | Ian24080 | |
| Plympton Wat Memorial | Ian24080 |
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