| Surname: | Newns |
| Initials: | J R |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/15458 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1914 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 23/8/1914 to 15/4/17. 10/12/1908 enlisted Pte. 1 Royal Lancaster Regiment. No. 9971. Born Preston Brook, Lancashire, age 18.2 years, occupation Labourer. Served in India. 10/4/1917 suffered GSW thigh and amputation of left ring finger. Transferred to Army Veterinary Corps No. R.1236, to MFP date not known. 18/3/1919 to discharge. William Newns. |