Augustus Charles Newman
(1904-1972)
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Died aged 67
Wikidata WikipediaLieutenant Colonel Augustus Charles Newman, VC, OBE, TD, DL (19 August 1904 – 26 April 1972) was a British Army officer and recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.
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Commemorated on 1 plaque
Lieutenant-Colonel Charles Newman V.C., O.B.E. Resident of the Chestnuts (formerly on this site) For courage and leadership in the commando raid on St. Nazaire in 1942, he was awarded the Victoria Cross. For his services to industry he was awarded the O.B.E. in 1957
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