| Regimental number | 1697 |
| Place of birth | Waterloo Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Waterloo, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Clara Newey, Waterloo via Beaufort, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal '(E. of Ypres) Gallant work as runner, rendering valuable services and setting [a] fine example.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the period 23/28th October 1917, near ZONNEBEKE, East of YPRES, Private NEWEY as a runner did gallant work carrying despatches between the Coy. and Bn. Headquarters which necessitated his passing through a very heavy barrage. After being partly buried and badly shaken by a shell he remained on duty. On a separate occasion when another runner was wounded Private NEWEY went out, found the runner, delivered the message and carried the wounded man in. He worked indefatiguably, and throughout set a fine example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
