1918-2008: Ninety Years of Remembrance

Soldier Record

Harry Newell

Contributed by: John Mabillard, on 2008-11-04

Private Harry Newell
Rank
First NameHarry
SurnameNewell
Year of Birth1883
Year of Death1954
RegimentRifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
Place of Wartime ResidencePlaistow, Essex

Harry's Story

Harry Newell was in the Rifle Brigade in 1901. He re-enlisted 13-8-1914 in the Rifle Brigade. He served in France and returned to London wounded in 1915. On the 19-3-1916 due to wounds he was discharged.

Harry's brother Frederick served in the Royal Engineers and his brothers Thomas and James served in the Grenadier Guards.

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