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We remember Frank Newell
We remember Frank Newell
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Harry Newell
Source:8598131
1881
1883
birth
United Kingdom
Source:6642878
Source:7130034
7th May 1883
1886
sibling
John Newell
Source:8598131
1886
1888
sibling
Lucy Newell
Source:8598131
1888
1890
sibling
Philip Newell
Source:8598131
1890
1895
education
Brentwood School
Brentwood, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:6642878
1895 - 1897
1911
employment
Shorthand Typist
Electrical Works
United Kingdom
Source:8598131
April 1911
1911
location
96 Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8598131
April 1911
1916
service
British Army
Private
5048
London Regiment
2/15 lond Battalion
Source:8598024
23rd June 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3271654
23rd June 1916 - 28th July 1916
service
British Army
Private
5048
London Regiment
Source:3271654
1916
death
Died of wounds
Severely wounded by an enemy bomb early one morning and died the same day.
2/4 London Field Ambulance
France
Source:7130034
Source:6642878
Source:8598038
28th July 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7130034
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frank |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Newell |
| Source | 3271654 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 96 Ongar Road, Brentwood, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5048 | London Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 5048 | London Regiment | 2/15 lond Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marianne Newell | mother | ||
| Joseph Newell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Newell | brother | 1881 | |
| John Newell | brother | 1886 | |
| Lucy Newell | sister | 1888 | |
| Philip Newell | brother | 1890 |
Media
Media
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Obituary, The Brentwoodian, Dec 1916Cropped image from The Brentwoodian, Dec 1916, p. 12
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"A" Coy 2/15 London Regiment (PoW CSR)Group photograph of "A" Coy taken in June 1916 before departure to France in June 1916.Contributed by:
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2/15 Lond. Regt War Diary July 1916Battalion War diary entry recording Frank's death.Contributed by:
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Civil Service Rifles cap badge15 London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles cap badge.Contributed by:
Michael40130
Communities
Communities
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Brentwood School: Roll of HonourMore about Brentwood School: Roll of Honour
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2/15 County of London (Prince of Wales Own Civil Service Rifles) at June 1916More about 2/15 County of London (Prince of Wales Own Civil Service Rifles) at June 1916
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Casualties of 15 County of London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles)More about Casualties of 15 County of London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles)
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael40130 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission record | Stacey27046 | |
| 2/15th Battn County of London Regiment - souvenir booklet | Michael40130 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Obituary, The Brentwoodian, Dec 1916 | Stacey27046 | |
| "A" Coy 2/15 London Regiment (PoW CSR) | Michael40130 | |
| 2/15 Lond. Regt War Diary July 1916 | Michael40130 | |
| Civil Service Rifles cap badge | Michael40130 |
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