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We remember Thomas Newell
We remember Thomas 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
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3rd November 1883
1886
sibling
Frederick Newell
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11th March 1886
1888
sibling
Louisa Newell
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30th December 1888
1891
1891
location
Plaistow, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
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1891 - 1905
1893
sibling
Lily Newell
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13th May 1893
1896
education
Junior School
Plaistow School
Plaistow, Essex
United Kingdom
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1896 - 1905
1897
sibling
James Newell
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23rd November 1897
1905
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
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18th December 1905
1905
service
British Army
Attested
12504
Grenadier Guards
First Battalion
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18th December 1905 - 18th March 1909
1906
events
Tailor
Training
London
United Kingdom
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1906 - 1909
1907
events
Certificate of Education
Training
London
United Kingdom
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13th November 1907
1908
events
First Battalion Relay Team
Sporting
Aldershot
United Kingdom
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1908
1912
events
Football
Sporting
Aldershot
United Kingdom
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1912
1913
events
Boxing Champion
Sporting
Chelsea Barracks
United Kingdom
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1913
1913
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
12504
Grenadier Guards
First Battalion
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29th April 1913 - 12th November 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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19th October 1914 - 6th September 1915
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
12504
Grenadier Guards
First Battalion
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12th November 1914 - 12th November 1914
1915
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
12504
Grenadier Guards
First Battalion
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12th July 1915 - 1st September 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Neurasthenia
Hospital/Institution
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July 1915 - November 1954
1915
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
12504
Grenadier Guards
First Battalion
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1st September 1915 - 28th July 1916
1916
discharge
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28th July 1916
1916
events
Pension
Pensions and Gratuities
London
United Kingdom
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August 1916 - February 1917
1917
employment
War Department
Munitions
Viewer
Hammersmith, London
United Kingdom
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1917 - 1919
1917
location
Hammersmith, London
United Kingdom
their own address
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1917 - 1928
1917
marriage
Hilda Annie Farrow
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12th August 1917
1918
children
Hilda Elsie Newell
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11th January 1918
1919
children
Thomas Eric Newell
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25th December 1919
1920
employment
Commissionaire
Corps of Commissionaires
Central London and Greenford
United Kingdom
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1920 - 1949
1920
employment
Journeyman Tailor
Self Employed
Hammersmith, Southwater, Greenford
United Kingdom
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1920 - 1949
1922
children
Edward William Newell
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11th December 1922
1926
children
Dorothy Mavis Newell
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19th January 1926
1929
location
Southwater, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
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1929 - 1936
1931
children
Peter Reginald Newell
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31st January 1931
1933
children
Patricia Joyce Newell
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22nd March 1933
1936
location
Greenford, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
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1936 - 1949
1939
employment
Commissionaire
Alladin Lamp Factory
Western Avenue, Greenford, Middlesex
United Kingdom
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1939 - 1940
1940
employment
Viewer
War Department
Wembley, London
United Kingdom
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1940 - 1945
1949
employment
Journeyman Tailor
Men's Outfitter
Bankstown, NSW
Australia
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1949 - 1954
1949
location
Bankstown, NSW
Australia
their own address
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1949 - 1954
1954
death
Not War Related
Hodgkins disease
Marion Street, Georges Hall, Bankstown, NSW
Australia
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2nd November 1954
burial
Memorial Avenue, Rookwood, NSW
Australia
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Newell |
| Source | 3272182 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankstown, NSW | Australia | their own address | 1949 - 1954 | |
| Greenford, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | 1936 - 1949 | |
| Hammersmith, London | United Kingdom | their own address | 1917 - 1928 | |
| Plaistow, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 - 1905 | |
| Southwater, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | 1929 - 1936 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12504 | Grenadier Guards | First Battalion | Attested | |
| British Army | 12504 | Grenadier Guards | First Battalion | Acting Serjeant | |
| British Army | 12504 | Grenadier Guards | First Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 12504 | Grenadier Guards | First Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 12504 | Grenadier Guards | First Battalion | Lance Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Elsie Newell | daughter | 11th January 1918 | |
| Thomas Eric Newell | son | 25th December 1919 | |
| Edward William Newell | son | 11th December 1922 | |
| Dorothy Mavis Newell | daughter | 19th January 1926 | |
| Peter Reginald Newell | son | 31st January 1931 | |
| Patricia Joyce Newell | daughter | 22nd March 1933 |
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 | |
| Lily Newell | sister | 13th May 1893 | |
| James Newell | brother | 23rd November 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hilda Annie Farrow | wife | 12th August 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Grey | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1905-12-14 | 4'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1891-03-03 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Sergeant Thomas NewellThomas Newell was promoted to acting Sergeant 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards on the 12th of July 1915. The photograph was taken at Brusnes in France where he was billeted at the time of his promotion.
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Thomas NewellThomas Newell at Wellington Barracks on the left in the centre below the X. The picture was taken in 1913 shortly after Thomas’ promotion to Lance Corporal in the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards.Contributed by:
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Thomas NewellLance Corporal Thomas Newell with the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards entering Ypres on Wednesday the 14th of October 1914. Thomas Newell is in the centre of the picture below the X.Contributed by:
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Thomas NewellThomas Newell wrote this card to his future wife Hilda Annie Farrow whilst the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards was resting at Meteren in November 1914. Here on the 12th of November 1914, Thomas was appointed to Corporal, promoted to Corporal and then immediately appointed to Lance Sergeant in the 1st Battalion Grenadier Guards.Contributed by:
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Thomas NewellThomas Newell is second from the left in the middle row of wounded soldiers.Contributed by:
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Thomas NewellThomas Newell was interviewed by Lloyds News for an article that was published on Sunday the 2nd of January 1916.Contributed by:
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Thomas NewellLong Service (12 years with the Colours) Attestation of No. 12504 Thomas Newell Grenadier GuardsContributed by:
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Thomas NewellCertificate of Medical Examination for Thomas Newell undertaken on the 14th of December 1905 considering him fit for the Army.Contributed by:
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Thomas NewellMilitary History Sheet for Thomas Newell who served in the Grenadier Guards for 10 years and 223 days from the 18th December 1905 until the 28th of July 1916.Contributed by:
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Thomas NewellMilitary Service Record for Grenadier Guard Thomas Newell from the 18-12-1905 until the 28-7-1916.Contributed by:
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Thomas NewellMilitary character reference for Lance Sergeant Thomas NewellContributed by:
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Thomas NewellThomas and Hilda Newell with their daughters Patricia, Hilda and Dorothy and son Peter in 1946.Contributed by:
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Thomas NewellThomas and Hilda Newell in Australia with the families of their sons Eric and Ted, son Peter and daughter Patricia in 1950.Contributed by:
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
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