Basic Details
Surname
Newton
Forenames
Frederick William John
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Served or died
Died
Notes
The Bristol Grammar School website provides his service and death details and this biographical information: 'Son of John Newton, Post Office clerk, and Thirza Annie, of 11 Queen Square. Younger brother of Francis Henry James, and Elsie Jane. Also older brother of Victor Richard, and Evelyn Annie.
Newton was born on 07/06/1888, and attended the School from 1903 Jan-July. He served as a Driver in the Army, with the Royal Field Artillery "B" Bty. 243rd Bde.. Newton sadly lost his life on 27/07/1916, as a result of the War.
Newton is buried in Puchevillers British Cemetery, France, reference II. B. 16.
Newton was working as a Distillers Clerk before the War.'
Primary Service
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Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Country of burial
France
Town of burial
Puchevillers
Cemetery
British Military Cemetery
Year of death
1916
Month of death
July
Day of death
27
Age at death
28