| Accession Number | 106584 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Photograph |
| Object type | Negative |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Copyright |
Item copyright: Copyright expired - public domain
|
PORTRAIT OF FLIGHT LIEUTENANT WILLIAM ELLIS NEWTON VC OF NO. 22 SQUADRON RAAF. NEWTON WAS AWARDED ...
Description
PORTRAIT OF FLIGHT LIEUTENANT WILLIAM ELLIS NEWTON VC OF NO. 22 SQUADRON RAAF. NEWTON WAS AWARDED THE VICTORIA CROSS POSTHUMOUSLY. HE WAS EXECUTED BY BEING BEHEADED BY THE JAPANESE ON 29 MARCH 1943 AFTER BEING SHOT DOWN OVER SALAMAUA.