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Paul Newsham

In memory of:

Private Paul Newsham

November 23, 1917

Military Service

Service Number:

261651

Age:

31

Force:

Army

Unit:

The Royal Canadian Regiment

Honours and Awards:

Military Medal

Additional Information

Born:

July 13, 1886
Levens, Westmoreland, United Kingdom

Enlistment:

July 8, 1916
Swift Current, Saskatchewan

Son of Edward and Ellen Newsham of East Vancouver, British Columbia.

Commemorated on Page 301 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information

Cemetery:

HOLLYBROOK MEMORIAL
Hampshire, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

N/A

Location:

HOLLYBROOK MEMORIAL is situated within Hollybrook Cemetery, Southampton.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

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  • Document– Having been awarded the Military Medal in January 1917 one month later on 7th, Paul collapsed malnourished and been admitted to a rest station, weighing 44 kilograms (7 stone). Shipped to England in August he was sent to Western General Hospital in Liverpool, then on 21st, Paul was diagnosed with bronchitis. The situation remained critical when transferred onto the Glenart Castle hospital ship which set sail for Halifax Nova Scotia on 14 November 1917. Paul suffered further weight loss despite being hand fed Private Paul Newsham died on 23 November, 1917 his body is then embalmed and buried at sea with men from RCR and nursing staff in attendance.

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    Document – Having been awarded the Military Medal in January 1917 one month later on 7th, Paul collapsed malnourished and been admitted to a rest station, weighing 44 kilograms (7 stone). Shipped to England in August he was sent to Western General Hospital in Liverpool, then on 21st, Paul was diagnosed with bronchitis. The situation remained critical when transferred onto the Glenart Castle hospital ship which set sail for Halifax Nova Scotia on 14 November 1917. Paul suffered further weight loss despite being hand fed Private Paul Newsham died on 23 November, 1917 his body is then embalmed and buried at sea with men from RCR and nursing staff in attendance.
  • Inscription– Inscription on the memorial at Hollybrook Cemetery, Southampton UK showing Paul Newsham's name.

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    Inscription
    Inscription – Inscription on the memorial at Hollybrook Cemetery, Southampton UK showing Paul Newsham's name.
  • Cross of Sacrifice– Cross of Sacrifice at Hollybrook Cemetery, Southampton UK

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    Cross of Sacrifice
    Cross of Sacrifice – Cross of Sacrifice at Hollybrook Cemetery, Southampton UK

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