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We remember Samuel George Newell
We remember Samuel George Newell
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1915
awards
Distinguished Service Medal (DSM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8695030
4th March 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Petty Officer
224817
HMS Scorpion
Source:8695030
4th March 1915
1920
marriage
Ruby Ellen O'Rafferty
Source:6652716
7th August 1920
service
Royal Navy
224817
Source:6272539
1929
death
Not War Related
Died in hospital
Brisbane
Australia
Source:6652719
21st June 1929
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel George |
| Initials | SG |
| Last Name | Newell |
| Source | 6272539 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 224817 | ||||
| Royal Navy | 224817 | HMS Scorpion | Petty Officer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Medal (DSM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Mary Newell nee Glasse | mother | ||
| John Samuel Newell | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ruby Ellen O'Rafferty | wife | 7th August 1920 |
Media
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Birth Certificate 18 Apr 1882This is a copy of his birth certificate - born 18 April 1882 (not 1883)
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Supplement to London Gazette 29264 page 8135 | Pauline30626 | |
| London Gazette 16 August 1915 - Distinguished Service Medal | R58235 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Certificate 18 Apr 1882 | Pauline30626 | |
| death certificate | Pauline30626 |
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