George Edward Newman

Rank:

Private

Regimental number:

772483

Unit at enlistment:

125th Battalion

Force:

C.E.F.

Volunteered or conscripted:

Volunteered

Survived the war:

Yes

Cemetery:

Farringdon Cemetery, Brantford, Ontario

Commemorated at:

Independent Order of Foresters, Mount Pleasant Memorial Plaque

Birth country:

England

Birth county:

Huntingdonshire

Birth city:

Bythorn

Address at enlistment:

17 Elliott Avenue, Brantford, Ontario

Next of kin address:

38 Colborne Street, Brantford, Ontario

Trade or calling:

Painter

Employer:

Massey-Harris Co.

Religious denominations:

Salvation Army

Marital status:

Married

Age at enlistment:

Letters and documents

Miscellaneous

BX November 22, 1972

NEWMAN, George Edward – At the John Noble Home, on Tuesday, November 21, 1972, George E. Newman (Retired employee Massey Ferguson Co.), in his 95th year; husband of the late Annie Shrubsole, formerly of Darling Street; dear father of Miss May A. Newman of Ancaster. Mr. Newman was a lifelong member of the Salvation Army, veteran of the First World War, a bandsman with the 125th Battalion and retired band master of Brantford Citadel Band. Resting at Hill and Robinson Limited, Funeral Home, Nelson and Queen Streets, from Thursday morning until Friday. Service in the chapel at 2 p.m. Interment Farringdon Burial Ground. Major A.E. Milley will officiate.