Samuel A. Newall
12th Field Company Australian Engineers
Donald Newall
Royal Garrison Artillery
Awarded M.M. for bravery in the field at Framerville on the Somme, August 14th, 1918. While occupying a forward position as signaller for his Battery, the observation post was subjected to heavy shell fire and blown in, burying him and one of his mates in the debris. Those fortunate enough to escape had to retire to the rear for shelter, thus rendering the position desperate. After an hour's hard struggle and with the aid of his tin hat only, he managed to extricate himself and then released his mate. Before leaving the position, however, he discovered an officer and an Australian soldier buried close by, and notwithstanding his own injuries he remained behind and succeeded in extricating them and saving their lives, being subjected to heavy gun fire all the time.
Second Lieutenant Frederick Newall
Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders
Wounded and gassed
Air Mechanic 2nd John Newall
Royal Air Force
Signalman Roderick Newall
Royal Naval Voluntary Reserve
Sons of Samuel A. Newall
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