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.”
May 7th 1942
From C.W.G.C.:
Sergeant Harry Newsome
Service Number: 4688976
Regiment & Unit/Ship: King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry 2nd Bn.
Date of Death: Died 27 May 1942
Age 29 years old
Buried at RANGOON MEMORIAL Face 16. Myanmar
Additional Info
Son of Harry and Alice Newsome, of Conisbrough, Yorkshire.
Harry and brother Fred were kiiled in the Second World War
