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War
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WW1
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Rank
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Private
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Initial 1
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R
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Initial 2
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A
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Initial 3
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Forename (s)
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Reginald Albert
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Surname
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Newing
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Award for Gallantry
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Citation from the London Gazette
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On War Memorial
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Yes
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On Porch Triptych
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Yes
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Other
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Born
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Winscombe
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Enlisted
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Bristol
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Residence
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How died
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Of Wounds
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Theatre
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France and Flanders
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Rank
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Private
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Regiment/service
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Somerset Light Infantry
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Unit text
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7th Bn.
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Age
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19
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Date of Death
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15/07/1918
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Additional Info
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Son of Albert and Agnes Newing, of Winscombe, Somerset.
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Service #
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40616
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Grave/
Memorial Reference
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I. F. 1.
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Grave/Memorial
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LIGNY-ST. FLOCHEL BRITISH CEMETERY, AVERDOINGT
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Biographical Info
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Reginald is the younger brother of Wilfred Newing [Also remembered here] who were the sons of Albert [Poor Rate Collector] and Agnes [native of Winscombe]
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Research Info
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In Wells Cathedral memorial book. Brother to Wilfred - Family in Winscombe in 1901 census - 1 other Brother [Arnold], 2 Sisters and an Uncle/Step Brother? [Arthur]
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