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We remember Francis William Newton
We remember Francis William Newton
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
Hilda Newton
Source:7001626
3rd October 1896
1897
1897
location
Jermyn Street, Bradford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7000449
December 1897
1901
location
20 Jermyn Street, Bradford
India
parents address
Source:7605603
31st March 1901
1911
location
36 Rugby Place, Bradford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7605609
2nd April 1911
1917
service
British Army
Private
38114
Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment)
2nd Battalion
Source:7000435
1st September 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7000435
1st September 1917
1917
location
36 Great Russell Street, Listerhills, Bradford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7000442
1st September 1917
service
British Army
Private
38114
Yorkshire Regiment
Source:3233601
1917
death
Died of wounds
At the time of his death the 2nd Bn Green Howards were in the line in the Messines-Wytschaete Ridge area of Flanders, Belgium. There was no major offensive taking place at this time.
France
Source:7000459
1st September 1917
burial
Outtersteene Communal Cemetery Extension, Bailleul, Nord, France
Source:7000459
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis William |
| Initials | FW |
| Last Name | Newton |
| Source | 7000449 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Jermyn Street, Bradford | India | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 36 Great Russell Street, Listerhills, Bradford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st September 1917 | |
| 36 Rugby Place, Bradford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Jermyn Street, Bradford | United Kingdom | parents address | known December 1897 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 38114 | Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 38114 | Alexandra, Princess of Wales's Own (Yorkshire Regiment) | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabella Newton nee' Baker | mother | ||
| Frederick Newton | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Newton | sister | 3rd October 1896 |
Media
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Grave of F.W. NewtonOuttersteene Communal Cemetery Extension, Bailleul, Nord, FranceContributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism record | Lynne49534 | |
| Find a grave | Lynne49534 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism record | Lynne49534 | |
| Grave of F.W. Newton | Lynne49534 | |
| Record of Grave | Lynne49534 | |
| Grave of F.W. Newton | Lynne49534 | |
| Hilda Newton Baptism | Lynne49534 | |
| census record | Lynne49534 | |
| census record | Lynne49534 |
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