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Raymond John Newton

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Biography for Raymond John Newton. RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Ue - Z. Archives New Zealand (R17845614-0086). CC-BY 2.0.

Biography for Raymond John Newton. RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Perso …

Identity

About

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  • Title
  • Forenames
    Raymond John AWMM
  • Surname
    Newton AWMM
  • Ingoa
  • Also known as
  • Service number
    • NZ40984 AWMM
    • WWII 40984 AWMM
  • Gender
    Male AWMM
  • Iwi / Hapū / Waka / Rohe
  • Religion

Civilian life

About birth

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  • Birth
    17 July 1916 RNZAF Biographies (R17845614) Christchurch, Canterbury RNZAF Biographies (R17845614)
  • Date of birth
    17 July 1916 Public - John - Researcher - 30 March 2021 - C. Hanson By Such Deeds
  • Place of birth
    Christchurch Public - John - Researcher - 30 March 2021 - C. Hanson By Such Deeds
  • Birth notes
  • Address before enlistment
  • Post war occupation
  • Next of kin on embarkation
    WW2 Parents: Mr. & Mrs. J. K. Newton of Christchurch AWMM
  • Relationship status
    Single/WWII AWMM

Service

Wars and conflicts

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  • War
    World War II, 1939-1945 AWMM
  • Campaign
    Europe 1941-42, 1944-1.1.45 Public - John - Researcher - 3 April 2020 - Personnel file
  • Armed force / branch
    • Air Force AWMM
    • 150 squadron RAF (1941), 75 (NZ) Squadron 1942, 1944/45 Public - John - Researcher - 3 April 2020 - Personnel File
  • Service number
    • NZ40984 AWMM
    • WWII 40984 AWMM
  • Military service
  • Promotions/ Postings/ Transfers

Military decorations

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  • Medals and Awards
    • Distinguished Flying Cross (DFC) AWMM
    • Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) AWMM
    • War Medal 1939-1945 AWMM
    • New Zealand War Service Medal AWMM
    • DFC awarded August 1942: CITATION
      DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS
      (11 Aug 1942)
      [75 (NZ) Sqn RAF (Wellington)]

      “This officer has carried out many sorties as captain of aircraft on all occasions. Throughout he has displayed great skill and determination. He has on several occasions flown his aircraft safely back though severely damaged by enemy fire. An excellent bomber pilot, and an outstanding Captain, Squadron Leader Newton has set a splendid example. Public - John - Researcher - 3 April 2020 - London Gazette entry and Personnel File
    • 1939-45 Star, Air Crew Europe Star clasp 'France and Germany', Defence Medal, War Medal 1939-45 with Mention in Despatches oak leaf, New Zealand War Service Medal. Additionally the family applied for and were issued the New Zealand Memorial Cross. Public - John - Researcher - 13 November 2023 - Family archives and RNZAF Personnel File which includes records of medals issued.

Training and Enlistment

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  • Military training
  • Branch Trade Proficiency
    Wing Commander RNZAF Biographies (R17845614)
  • Enlistment
  • Occupation before enlistment
  • Age on enlistment

Embarkations

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  • Embarkation details

Prisoner of war

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  • Capture details
  • Days interned
  • Liberation date
  • Liberation Repatriation
  • POW liberation details
  • POW serial number

Medical history

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  • Medical notes
    • Killed in Action, Cause of Death AWMM
      Presumed AWMM
    • Lost on his 50th operation, 1.1.45. attack on the Vohwinkel Marshalling Yards, Wuppertal, Germany. Public - John - Researcher - 3 April 2020 - Personnel file

Last known rank

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Biographical information

Biographical information

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    • Son of John King Newton and Maud Elizabeth Newton of Christchurch

      Attended Christchurch Boy's High School (Source: RNZAF Biographies (R17845614)) AWMM
    • Ray Newton attended Richmond Primary School and Christchurch Boys' High School. He also studied accountancy at Canterbury University. Hwas worked for Smith and Smith Limited. He was an only son. Public - john - Researcher - 7 April 2015 - Military personnel file and interviews with his nephew. Also confirmed through newspaper cuttings I hold.
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Death

About death

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  • Death
    1 January 1945 AWMM
    Age 28 AWMM
    AWMM
  • Date of death
    1 January 1945 Public - John - Researcher - 3 April 2020 - Personnel file
  • Age at death
    28 years Public - John - Researcher - 3 April 2020 - Personnel file
  • Place of death
    Shot down over Vilt, near Maastricht, Holland. Public - John - Researcher - 3 April 2020 - Personnel file
  • Cause of death
    • Killed in Action AWMM
    • Suspected shot down by enemy fighter. Public - John - Researcher - 3 April 2020 - Book by Harry Yates, Luck and a Lancaster. Comments by cousin Stan davies
  • Death notes
  • Cemetery
  • Cemetery name
  • Grave reference
  • Obituary
  • Memorial name
    Runnymede RAF Memorial, England
    Christchurch Boys' High School Memorial Public - John - Researcher - 3 April 2020 - Personnel file
  • Memorial reference

Memorials

Memorial

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  • Memorial name
    Runnymede Memorial, Surrey, United Kingdom AWMM

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Sources

Sources

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  • External links
  • References
    • Martyn, E. (1998-2008). For Your Tomorrow (Vols. 1-3). Christchurch, N.Z.: Volplane Press. AWMM
    • RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939 - 1945 (Bound Volumes) - Na - Py. Archives New Zealand (R17845614) - Former archives reference: AIR118 AWMM
    • Please note that the 12 volumes of the "RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Biographies of Deceased Personnel 1939-1945" held at Archives NZ (formerly known as AIR118) should be used in conjunction with Errol Martyn's "For Your Tomorrow". FYT reflects detailed examination of all of the AIR118 bios which contain many inaccuracies and omissions. AWMM
    • List of RNZAF [Royal New Zealand Air Force] Personnel - List of Personnel Killed or Missing in Various Theatres, 1940 - 1945. [List of Missing - United Kingdom, Airmen]. Archives New Zealand (R17845745) AWMM
    • 75nzsquadron.wordpress.com
      Original photos and documents relating to Raymond John Newton (family arc Public - John - Researcher - 3 April 2020 - Family archives/documents/photos

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13 November 2023JohnChristchurchResearcher
30 March 2021JohnPerth WAResearcher
10 September 2020Ian BanksTaumarunui New ZealandResearcher
07 April 2015johnChristchurch new zealandResearcher

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