Sergeant William Arthur Newnham
26 Dec 1897 - 22 Feb 1991
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hampshire's Unallocated Men | Patrol member | 24 Jul 1942 | Unknown |
| Newport (South) Patrol | Patrol Leader | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
EBJV 17/1
Occupation
Fruit wholesaler
Career
The nominal roll records his surname as Newnman. He may have originally been in a mainland Patrol around Southampton.
The 1945 and 1946 Reunion menus record him as Sgt A Newman, suggesting that he may have been known as Arthur. There was an AF Newman from Newport as well, but he is known to have worked alongside members of the Newport Patrol.
Address
24 Lugley Street, Newport, Isle of Wight. Previously 75 Wilton Avenue, Southampton, Hampshire (1939) 67 Goldsmith Ave, Southsea, Hampshire
Other information
In 1939 he is a TB Officer in Portsmouth.
References
TNA ref WO199/3391,
1939 Register
Hancock data held at B.R.A
Isle of White reunion menus 1945 and 1946