Newton, William E (Flight Lieutenant, VC, 22nd Sqn, RAAF b.1919 - d.1943)

Place Oceania: New Guinea1, Mubo Salamaua Area, Salamaua
Accession Number PR83/021
Collection type Private Record
Record type Collection
Measurement 20 ITEMS
Object type Papers
Maker Newton, William Ellis
Date made 1939-1956
Access Open
Related File This file can be copied or viewed via the Memorial’s Reading Room. AWM315 419/071/037
Conflict Second World War, 1939-1945
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FLYING LOGOOK AND CORRESPONDENCE RELATED TO THE SERVICE AND LATER AWARD OF THE VC TO FLT/LT NEWTON FOR AIR ACTION OVER SALAMAUA ON 16 MARCH 1943. LETTERS OF CONDOLENCE AND INFORMATION CONCERNING HIS DEATH ARE ALSO INCLUDED