| Regimental number | 951 |
| Place of birth | Kyneton Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Bendigo, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Newton, Redesdale Junction, via Kyneton, Victoria |
| Previous military service | 17th ALH |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near CLERY-sur-SOMME throughout all the fighting from August 26th to August 31st, 1918, Corporal NEWTON displayed great dash, being always at the head of his rifle section and invariably in close touch with the enemy. It was mainly by his dash and coolness that two lots of German prisoners were captured in the attack on INFERNO Trench. His courage and intrepidity were an invaluable example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 950 Lance Corporal William George NEWTON, 38th Bn, killed in action, 4 October 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Geelong West Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
