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John Cyril NEWHAM

Regimental number247
Place of birthCrookwell New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressArtillery Barracks, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, W Newham, Robertson Street, Crookwell, New South Wales
Previous military serviceRoyal Australian Garrison Artillery
Enlistment date5 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameSiege Artillery Brigade
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/49/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 17 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollBombardier
Unit from Nominal Roll36th Heavy Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448 (11 July 1919); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124 (30 October 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 19 April 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Cyril John
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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