NEWTON Percy Henry 2/Lt

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Surname: NEWTON;

Forename(s): Percy Henry;

Initials: PH;

Rank: 2/Lt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 59 Bn;

Awarded: MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty, not only in directing the fire of his guns with deadly effect but also for rallying the infantry, who were wavering. Although unsupported, he held the enemy up for two hours. He was wounded on the following day when the enemy had got within thirty yards of the guns.;

Other Data: Newsletter No 3 Jan 1949 - wounded 21/3/1918
address 1946: 70 Albemarle Gdns, Ilford, Essex;

Other Notes: MC: LG 26/7/1918 (Routine Orders 59 Div 5/5/1918);

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