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Surname: NEWSHOLME
Forename(s): Stephen Thomas
Place of Birth: Eastby, Yorkshire
Service No: 39963
Rank: Private
Regiment / Corps / Service: Leicestershire Regiment
Battalion / Unit: 7th (Service) Battalion
Division: 21st Division
Age: 19
Date of Death: 1918-03-22
Awards: ---
CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: Panel 29 and 30.
CWGC Cemetery: ---
CWGC Memorial: POZIERES MEMORIAL
Non-CWGC Burial: ---
Local War Memorial: EMBSAY-WITH-EASTBY, YORKSHIRE
Local War Memorial: SKIPTON, YORKSHIRE
Additional Information:
Stephen Thomas Newsholme was the son of Edward and Mary Newsholme, née Tennant. Both parents were born at Hebden, near Grassington, Yorkshire.
1901 Eastby, Yorkshire Census: Stephen T. Newsholme, aged 2 years, born Eastby, son of Edward and Mary Newsholme.
1911 Eastby, Yorkshire Census: Cherry Tree Cottage - Stephen Thomas Newsholme, aged 12 years, born Eastby, son of Edward and [stepson of] Hannah Newsholme.
British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Stephen T. Newsholme, 39963, Leicestershire Regiment.
Stephen is commemorated in the 'City of Bradford Great War 1914-1918 Roll of Honour': Stephen Newsome [sic]. Address: 28, Arthur St., Bolton Rd. Rank and Unit: Leicesters. Date of Enlistment: 16 December 1916.
A short biography of Stephen is included in: ‘Though lost to sight to memory ever dear – Embsay-with-Eastby First World War Roll of Honour’ by Jane Lunnon, David Turner, Chris Lunnon (2018).
Data Source: Local War Memorial
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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---
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Regiment / Corps / Service Badge: Leicestershire Regiment
Divisional Sign / Service Insignia: 21st Division
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