Basic Details Surname Newham Forenames John William Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Notes Hornshaw and Fowler provide the extra details: he was married, to Mary Margaret, and they had 2 children. He had enlisted in 1937. He had served in Palestine as well as Libya. The local press reported his age as either 31 or 34. Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Prince of Wales's Own (West Yorkshire Regiment) Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Private Death and Burial details Country of death Libya Country of burial Libya Cemetery Knightsbridge War Cemetery Year of death 1942 Month of death June Day of death 5 Manner of death as stated Not stated on memorial Manner of death reference Missing