Augustus Newman
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Lieutenant Colonel Augustus Charles Newman, VC, OBE, TD, DL (19 August 1904 – 26 April 1972) was a British Army officer and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Birth name | Augustus Charles Newman |
Born | (1904-08-19)19 August 1904 Chigwell, Essex |
Died | 26 April 1972(1972-04-26) (aged 67) Sandwich, Kent |
Buried | Barham Crematorium |
Allegiance | United Kingdom |
Service/ | British Army |
Years of service | 1925–1959 |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Service number | 33927 |
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Commands held | No. 2 Commando 21st Special Air Service Regiment (Artists) |
Battles/wars | Second World War |
Awards | |
Other work | Deputy Lieutenant of Essex |
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