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We remember John James Newman
We remember John James Newman
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1907
enlistment
Source:7698321
23rd July 1907
1907
service
Royal Navy
Private
14929
Royal Marine Light Infantry - Portsmouth Division
Source:7698321
23rd July 1907
service
Royal Navy
Private
PO/14929
Royal Marine Light Infantry - H.M.S. "Viknor"
Source:8943716
1915
death
Went down with H.M.S. Vicknor.
Source:7698321
Source:8944036
13th January 1915
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel 9.
Source:8943716
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John James |
| Initials | JJ |
| Last Name | Newman |
| Source | 7698321 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 14929 | Royal Marine Light Infantry - Portsmouth Division | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | PO/14929 | Royal Marine Light Infantry - H.M.S. "Viknor" | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Newman | father |
Media
Media
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Grave in SouthamptonThe grave of Pte George Newman in Southampton in Hollybrook Cemetery in Southampton. Private John James Newman is mentioned on this grave, some details being partly covered by soil.
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Inscription on graveThe inscription on the grave commemorating John James Newman is half buried by soil, but can still be made out. "Who went down with HMS Viknor, age 23 years"Contributed by:
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Commemoration inscriptionPrivate John James Newman is commemorated on Portsmouth Naval Memorial, plaque 9.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Hollybrook Cemetery in SouthamptonMore about Hollybrook Cemetery in Southampton
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Lives of the First World War - brother George Newman | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave in Southampton | DR117137 | |
| Inscription on grave | DR117137 | |
| Commemoration inscription | DR117137 |
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