| Surname: | Newman |
| Initials: | H |
| Rank: | Sergeant |
| Army Number: | 91 |
| Notes: | MFP. 1/7/1867 he enlisted in the 98 Foot (later 2 North Stafford Regiment) No. 1128, age 19.1 years, occupation baker, born Emsworth, Hampshire and 16/11/1875 to 35 Foot, 1/7/1888 to 1 Royal Sussex Regiment. 31/8/1884 transferred to MFP, 1/2/1884 Sgt, 24/12/1884 DCM reduced to Cpl. Served West Indies 5.4 years, Malta 2.3 years, Cyprus 1.1 year, Egypt 4.5 years. Served Home 1/7/1867 to 5/11/1873, Indian 6/11/1872 to 28/2/1874, Malta 29/2/1874 to 5/10/1880, Cyprus 6/10/1880 to 5/11/1881, Malta 6/11/1881 to 19/7/1882, Egypt 21/7/1882 to 4/7/1886 to discharge. 4/7/86 to discharge at Aldershot, time served, age 37 years, served 18.7 years, conduct Good, address: 3 Alexander Place, Kingston, Portsmouth. Henry Newman. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Egypt Medal 1882-1889 (London Gazette: Egyptian Campaign 1882 WO 100/67 Page: 445 July 3, 1884) |
| Citation: | Clasp: Suakin. Remarks: with the Corps Egypt. Shown on medal roll as already holding the Egypt Medal 1882 but not found on previous rolls.Also awarded the Khedive Bronze Star on army record but not found. |