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We remember James Newell
We remember James Newell
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Ethel Emma Newell
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10th December 1876
1878
sibling
Rose Newell
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1st December 1878
1883
sibling
Harry Newell
Source:5519842
3rd November 1883
1886
sibling
Frederick Newell
Source:5519842
11th March 1886
1888
sibling
Louisa Newell
Source:5519842
30th December 1888
1891
sibling
Thomas Newell
Source:5519842
3rd March 1891
1893
sibling
Lily Newell
Source:5519842
13th May 1893
1897
1912
events
Drummer
Arts and Culture
United Kingdom
Drummer James Newell performed with the Grenadier Guards Military Band at various locations including Buckingham Palace, Windsor Castle, Chelsea Barracks, Aldershot and the Tower of London.
Source:5519842
1912 - 1917
1912
enlistment
Stratford, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:5519842
28th October 1912
1912
service
British Army
Private
16120
Grenadier Guards
Source:5519842
28th October 1912 - 10th December 1918
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5519842
9th April 1917 - 20th August 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Deafness not permanent (one year) attributable to cochlea scarred.
Hospital/Institution
Source:5519842
1918 - 1964
1918
discharge
Source:5519842
10th December 1918
1920
employment
Warden
London
United Kingdom
Source:5519842
1920 - 1930
1930
employment
Warden
Corps of Commissionaires
London
United Kingdom
Source:5519842
1930 - 1964
1935
location
Bracewell Road, Kensington
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5519842
1935 - 1960
1935
marriage
Beatrice Mary Mapleston
Source:5519842
14th September 1935
1960
location
Willesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5519842
1960 - 1964
service
British Army
Guardsman
16120
Grenadier Guards
Source:3271914
1964
death
Not War Related
James Newell died of cancer.
Willesden, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:5519842
1964
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Newell |
| Source | 3271914 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bracewell Road, Kensington | United Kingdom | their own address | 1935 - 1960 | |
| Willesden, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | 1960 - 1964 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16120 | Grenadier Guards | Guardsman | ||
| British Army | 16120 | Grenadier Guards | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Ashford | mother | ||
| William John Newell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Emma Newell | sister | 10th December 1876 | |
| Rose Newell | sister | 1st December 1878 | |
| Harry Newell | brother | 3rd November 1883 | |
| Frederick Newell | brother | 11th March 1886 | |
| Louisa Newell | sister | 30th December 1888 | |
| Thomas Newell | brother | 3rd March 1891 | |
| Lily Newell | sister | 13th May 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beatrice Mary Mapleston | wife | 14th September 1935 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-10-28 | 4'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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James NewellJames Newell served in the Grenadier Guards from the 28th of October 1912 until the 10th of December 1918.
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James NewellLong Service (12 years with the Colours) Attestation of No. 16120 James Newell Grenadier GuardsContributed by:
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James NewellCertificate of Medical Examination for James Newell undertaken on the 28th of October 1912 considering him fit for the Army.Contributed by:
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James NewellMilitary History Sheet for James Newell who served in the Grenadier Guards for 6 years and 44 days from the 28th October 1912 until the 10th of December 1918.Contributed by:
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James NewellMilitary Service Record for Grenadier Guard James Newell from the 28-10-1912 until the 10-12-1918.Contributed by:
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James NewellWith the help of the ‘Guards Employment Society’ James worked as a Warden at the Tower of London.Contributed by:
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James NewellJames Newell with his wife Beatrice Mary Mapleston and their Godson in Hammersmith in 1955.Contributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
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| James Newell | Alison6302 | |
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