Newham, John Drummond OW(1903)

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Title2nd Lieutenant John (Jack) Drummond NewhamBiography

Secretary. Senior Prefect; 1906 Triple Colours; 1908 Alexander Wawn Scholar; 1908 Captain of Cricket; 1907 & 1908 Captain of Football; 1908 Captain of Boats

Birth / Death- Died 08/05/1915First Year at Wesley1903

Identifiers

First NameJohnMiddle NameDrummondLast NameNewhamGenderMaleCategoryMilitary Service | PeopleSubject (Keyword)World War (1914-1918) World War I World War (1914-1918)

Connections

CollectionMilitary ServiceRoll of HonourEventWorld War I

Military Service

Date Enlisted17th August 1914Enlisted Unit5th Battalion, F CompanyService Number550Service DetailLanded at Anzac Cove on first day. Killed in charge by the 2nd Infantry Brigade near Krithia (Cape Helles). AWM and official report says killed 12/5/15, but inconsistent with date of charge and note in Bean's Vol II p35Age at Death26Final Unit5th Battalion, C CompanyCemetery / MemorialHelles MemorialCemetery / Memorial DetailPanel 201 to 204 or 331RankSecond Lieutenant

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Newham, John Drummond OW(1903)