| Regimental number | 2867A |
| Place of birth | Belfast Ireland |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Bookkeeper |
| Address | Ingham, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Martha Newell, 19 Chadwick Street, Lisborne Road, Belfast, Ireland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 52nd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/69/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the night 24th/25th April 1918 during the counter attack in the vicinity of VILLERS-BRETONNEUX. Prior to the attack he gave valuable assistance to the Officers who were detailed to lay the tape at the jumping off place. Private NEWELL assisted with a patrol sent to clear up the position, and after our own tape was laid he volunteered to patrol the ground for the Battalion on our right (2/BEDFORDS) and helped to lay their tape. All this work was carried out in semi-darkness and under machine gun fire. During and after the attack he gave valuable help in guiding parties to the front line, showing a fine example of cool courage which had an excellent effect on those near him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
