Died :February 1st 1943
Mexborough & Swinton Times – Saturday 05 February 1944
NEWSOME—Loving memory of a dear Dad, died February 9th, 1943; also our dear Brothers, C.Q.M.B. Fred Newsome, killed in action February 1st, 1943
Sergt. Harry Newsome died in Burma, May 27th,
Their life is but a beautiful memory,
Their death just a silent grief.
They sleep in God’s beautiful garden,
In sunshine and in perfect peace.
—From loving Son and Brother Jack (India Command), and Daughter-in-law Irene and Sister.
A heart of gold, true and kind, A beautiful memory left behind.
From loving Daughters and Sisters, Kathleen and Mavis, and Grandchildren Norman, Shirley. and little Julie Ann.
NEWSOME — Treasured memories of my dear Husband, who died February 9th, 1943; also of my dear Sons, Fred killed in action February 1st, 1943, Harry died in Burma May 27th, 1942
Dearest loved ones you have left me,
Oft I think I hear you say:
“Do not fret for we are happy, You’ll be here with us some day.”
From C.W.G.C.:
Company Quartermaster Serjeant FRED NEWSOME
Service Number: 4685806
Regiment & Unit/Ship Coldstream Guards 2nd Bn.
Date of Death Died 01 February 1943
Age 34 years old
Buried or commemorated at MEDJEZ-EL-BAB WAR CEMETERY 3. C. 15. Tunisia
Additional Info
Husband of Sarah Newsome, of Llangennech, Carmarthenshire.
Personal Inscription
A LOVING HUSBAND AND FATHER TRUE AND KIND, BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES LEFT BEHIND