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Richard Wiseman Newell

In memory of:

Able Seaman Richard Wiseman Newell

November 15, 1942

Military Service


Service Number:

C/JX 188382

Age:

22

Force:

Navy

Unit:

Royal Navy

Division:

H.M.S. Avenger

Additional Information


Son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Newell; husband of Elizabeth Jane Newell, of Grange Town, Cardiff.

Commemorated on Page 184 of the Newfoundland Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:

CHATHAM NAVAL MEMORIAL
Kent, United Kingdom

Grave Reference:

55, 2.

Location:

The Chatham Naval Memorial overlooks the town of Chatham and is approached by a steep path from the Town Hall Gardens.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of Richard Newell– Richard with his brother Robert Stanly
  • Photo of Richard Wiseman Newell
  • HMCS Avenger– HMCS Avenger. Ship on which Richard Newell was serving when it was sunk.
  • Farewell party ticket
  • Photo of Richard and Stanley Newell– April 29 1940
  • Breakfast ticket Feb 24, 1940
  • Breakfast ticket– Back of breakfast ticket Feb 24, 1940
with signature

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