NEWBY, Kenneth
Primary tabs
Known as:
Ken
Rank:
Corporal
Unit / Base:
46RM Commando
Prior Police Service:
Metropolitan Police
Regiment/Corps:
Royal Marines
Service:
Royal Navy
Number:
CH/X108552
Born:
Saturday, February 2, 1918
Birthplace:
Mixbury, Oxfordshire
Died :
Sunday, March 17, 2013
Age:
95
Corporal Kenneth Newby was wounded 24 July 1944 during operations at Sallenelles, France.
A serving Metropolitan Police Officer, he volunteered for the Commandos as one of the Police Intakes. In 1939 he was a Police Constable residing in Gilmour House Police Section House, Renfrew Road, Lambeth. Post war he resumed his Police duties retiring with the rank of Inspector.
Sources
[1] The Story of 46 RM Commando produced in 1946 for veterans, author Capt. P.K.W. Johnson 46RM Cdo.
[2] The 1939 Register covering Lambeth
[3] [Image] His daughter Mary Newby.
Notes
Rank shown as in [1] and [2]. Seen in Gallery as Sergeant.
Photo of Commando in Gallery:
Yes
Archive pages :
Ask Questions / Add Information / Add Photos
Use the Archive Forum for research enquiries, or to add information or photos. [register now].
Read some frequently asked questions here [FAQ's].
Read some frequently asked questions here [FAQ's].
Contact the Archive via the [contact form].
All content is researched and administered by the Commando Veterans Archive.
