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Newton William Hanlan

In memory of:

Corporal Newton William Hanlan

February 20, 1944

Military Service

Service Number:

M/3083

Age:

26

Force:

Army

Unit:

Loyal Edmonton Regiment, R.C.I.C.

Division:

1.

Additional Information

Son of Samuel Newton Hanlan and Mildred Alice Hanlan; husband of Margaret Elizabeth Hanlan, of Edmonton, Alberta.

Commemorated on Page 327 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

BARI WAR CEMETERY
Italy

Grave Reference:

III. D. 13.

Location:

The BARI WAR CEMETERY lies south of Bari, in the rural locality of Carbonara in the Commune and Province of Bari. It is reached from the town by proceeding south along the Taranto road (Route No.100) for about 8.5 kilometres. The turning to the right, leading to Carbonara di Bari, is taken and the Cemetery lies on the right about 1.5 kilometres further on. From the North, take the exit to Bari North and continue on the Tangenziale in the direction of Brindisi. Take Exit No.12, Bari Carbonara, and continue into town. Proceed around the square in the direction of Triggiano. Follow this road across the traffic lights and the BARI WAR CEMETERY can be found on the left hand side. From the South, follow the Tangenziale (main road) and exit at Carbonara Bari, then proceed as above.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Photo of Newton Hanlan– Born to the family of Samuel Newton Hanlan and Mildred (Cook) Hanlan, husband of Margaret Elizabeth Hanlan and father of Harry Hanlan of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Newton came from a family of eleven ; seven boys and four girls. Newton was the ninth child , he was soft spoken and always there to give a helping hand. He loved life and his family. In 1942 four of the Hanlan boys went together and joined the Military. Newton Hanlan went to Ortona, Italy where he died. Newton was injuried in Ortona just after Christmas 1943, As we know it Newton went to Bari hospital where he later died of complications Feburay 20, 1944 at the age of 26. Newton is buried in the Bari War Cemetery, Italy, along with other Verterns. When he died his son Harry was just over a year old so he never got to know his father. It was a huge loss for the Hanlan Family. His Sister Doreen still has his last Italian Christmas card that he sent her saying: hi Sis from Newty. In 1999 the Weslock legion, in Alberta honoured all the boys that went to war in 1944-1999. Book was called (D-Day plus 55 years, A salute to Westlocks and Area War Veterans). All four Hanlan’s pictures were found on page 10 in the book . Newton’s Father (Samuel Hanlan from Alberta) also served in the First World War. (Great European War – Pte Samuel Newton Hanlan ( known as Newty) B. Company 151st Overseas Battalion C.E.F. Samuel enlisted at Fort Saskatchewan March 7th 1916). Wife- Mildred ( Cook ) Hanlan . Newton was born a few months after his father Samuel went to war.

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    Photo of Newton Hanlan – Born to the family of Samuel Newton Hanlan and Mildred (Cook) Hanlan, husband of Margaret Elizabeth Hanlan and father of Harry Hanlan of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Newton came from a family of eleven ; seven boys and four girls. Newton was the ninth child , he was soft spoken and always there to give a helping hand. He loved life and his family. In 1942 four of the Hanlan boys went together and joined the Military. Newton Hanlan went to Ortona, Italy where he died. Newton was injuried in Ortona just after Christmas 1943, As we know it Newton went to Bari hospital where he later died of complications Feburay 20, 1944 at the age of 26. Newton is buried in the Bari War Cemetery, Italy, along with other Verterns. When he died his son Harry was just over a year old so he never got to know his father. It was a huge loss for the Hanlan Family. His Sister Doreen still has his last Italian Christmas card that he sent her saying: hi Sis from Newty. In 1999 the Weslock legion, in Alberta honoured all the boys that went to war in 1944-1999. Book was called (D-Day plus 55 years, A salute to Westlocks and Area War Veterans). All four Hanlan’s pictures were found on page 10 in the book . Newton’s Father (Samuel Hanlan from Alberta) also served in the First World War. (Great European War – Pte Samuel Newton Hanlan ( known as Newty) B. Company 151st Overseas Battalion C.E.F. Samuel enlisted at Fort Saskatchewan March 7th 1916). Wife- Mildred ( Cook ) Hanlan . Newton was born a few months after his father Samuel went to war.
  • Newspaper Clipping– From the Edmonton Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me

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    Newspaper Clipping – From the Edmonton Journal. Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
  • Fortyniner magazine– From the Loyal Edmonton Regimental magazine the Fortyniner. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Fortyniner magazine – From the Loyal Edmonton Regimental magazine the Fortyniner. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of NEWTON WILLIAM HANLAN– From the Loyal Edmonton Regimental magazine the Fortyniner. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of NEWTON WILLIAM HANLAN – From the Loyal Edmonton Regimental magazine the Fortyniner. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of NEWTON WILLIAM HANLAN– From the Loyal Edmonton Regimental magazine the Fortyniner. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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    Photo of NEWTON WILLIAM HANLAN
    Photo of NEWTON WILLIAM HANLAN – From the Loyal Edmonton Regimental magazine the Fortyniner. Submitted for the project, Operation Picture Me

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