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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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10 May 1918
CRAVEN AND THE WAR
Official news was received last week by Mr. Edward Newsholme, Cherry Tree Cot, Eastby, to the effect that his eldest son, Private Stephen Thomas Newsholme, was reported missing. It is surmised that he was taken prisoner on the 22nd March. Private Tom Newsholme was employed at Messrs. Smith’s and Sons, newsagents, Bradford, previous to his joining the Leicesters. He went to France last November.
19 March 1920
NEWSHOLME – In loving memory of Private Stephen Thomas Newsholme, 7th Leicester Regiment, who was killed in France, 22nd March, 1918.
In an unknown grave in France,
There a brave young hero sleeps;
There’s a cottage home in England
Where his dear ones sit and weep.
May the heavenly winds blow softly
O’er that sweet and hallowed spot,
Though the sea divides his grave from us,
He will never be forgot.
From Father, Mother, Sisters and Brother, Cherry Tree Cottage, Eastby.
18 March 1921
NEWSHOLME – In proud and ever loving memory of a dear son and brother, Private Stephen Thomas Newsholme, missing March 22nd, 1918.
Sweet are the memories that never will fade,
Of him we loved but could not save.
From Father and Mother, Sisters and Brother, Cherry Tree Cottage, Eastby.
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10 May 1918
CRAVEN AND THE WAR
Eastby Soldier Missing
Official news was received last week by Mr. Edward Newsholme, Cherry Tree Cottage, Eastby, to the effect that his oldest son, Pte. Stephen Thomas Newsholme, was reported as missing. It is surmised that he was taken prisoner on March 22nd. Pte. Tom Newsholme was employed by Messrs. Smith and Son, newsagents, Bradford, previous to joining the Leicesters. He had been in France since November last.
10 May 1918
WAR OBITUARY
Pte. Tom Newsholme, 7th Leicester Regiment, reported missing 22nd March, 1918. Any information will be gladly received by his parents, Cherry Treet Cottage, Eastby, near Skipton.
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