| Birth: | Jun. 8, 1919 | | Death: | Mar. 29, 1943 | 
World War II Victoria Cross Medal Recipient. He served as a Flight Lieutenant in the 22nd Squadron, Royal Australian Air Force. Leading an air attack at Salamauoa, New Guinea, March 16, 1943, Flight Lieutenant Newton flew through heavy enemy fire and was hit repeatedly. In spite of this he continued dropping bombs from low level on buildings and fuel dumps and managed to get his damaged aircraft back to base. On March 18, 1943, he returned to the target, bombed a single building, his aircraft was shot down and he was forced to crash land at sea. He escaped from the plane wreck, was captured by enemy troops and was later executed by his Japanese captors in Salamaua. For the highest gallantry in the face of the enemy, he was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross Medal. (bio by: John "J-Cat" Griffith)
Search Amazon for William Newton | | | Burial:
Lae War Cemetery and Memorial
Lae
Morobe, Papua New Guinea |
Maintained by: Find A Grave
Originally Created by: K
Record added: Dec 10, 2003
Find A Grave Memorial# 8170906 |
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We will remember thee. RIP Sir. You did your country proud, and filled many a heart who were born long after your brave sacrifice with a sense of pride in your courage. Thank you William Ellis Newton.
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Dawn
Added: Feb. 6, 2013 |
Rest in Peace William Ellis Newton.
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Margaret Rose
Added: Feb. 6, 2013 |
Rest in peace, sir. Thank you for your service and for your sacrifice. May we always remember the high price of freedom that you paid for each of us. Freedom is your gift to us. You are not forgotten, for true valor such as yours lives on forever. God ble...(Read more)
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Sharon
Added: Mar. 29, 2012 |
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