Frederick William Newth

(Confirmed)

Born: 23 May, 1890

Died: 21 April, 1953

Biographical Summary:

 Served as a platoon and company commander with the 4th Battalion, AIF.  He was awarded the Military Cross and Mentioned in Despatches.  He was wounded in action on 18 September 1918 but remained on duty.

The recommendation by his Battalion Commander for the award of a Military Cross follows:

During the period 16/17th September, 1918, to 11th November, 1918, this officer has done consistently brilliant work, particularly in the attack on Hargicourt (Somme) on the morning of September 18th, 1918, when he handled his company with the greatest skill, determination and courage.  He advanced his company (B Company) over 3000 yards including the capture of the village of Hargicourt and the capture of two officers and over 100 other ranks under the greatest difficulties, as owing to the dense fog and heavy smoke barrage, it was almost impossible to maintain necessary direction and touch.  Throughout the operations of this period this Officer showed a fine example of personal bravery and devotion to duty which very materially helped towards our success.

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Ranks:

• Held rank of Second Lieutenant
• Held rank of Lieutenant
• Held rank of Captain

Birth Records:

• 23 May, 1890 in St Peters

Death Records:

• 21 April, 1953 in Mosman

Address:

• Eula 2 Alexander Avenue Mosman NSW Australia

Relationships:

• father - Alfred Edward Newth
• mother - Mary Edith Kendall
• sister - Wennonah Emily Newth
• wife - Marjorie Ruth Warre

Organisations:

• Member of - 4th Battalion, AIF

Main Sources:

• NEWTH FREDERICK WILLIAM Service Number NX111989 Date of birth 23 May 1890 Place of birth SYDNEY NSW Place of enlistment SYDNEY NSW Next of Kin NEWTH MARJORIE (Website)
• First World War Embarkation Rolls Frederick William Newth (Webpage)
• Honours and Awards Frederick William Newth Recommendation MC (Webpage)
• Honours and Awards Frederick William Newth MC (Webpage)
• Honours and Awards Frederick William Newth Recommendation MID (Webpage)
• NEW APPOINTMENTS (Newspaper Article)
• THE 441st CASUALTY LIST Wounded (Newspaper Article)
• Death Notice (Newspaper Article)

Commemorations:

• NEWTH F. W. on the East Face of the