| Service number | 250748 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Flight Lieutenant |
| Unit | No. 22 Squadron |
| Service | Royal Australian Air Force |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| Date of Death | 29 March 1943 |
| Place of Death | New Guinea |
| Cause of Death | Execution |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Lae War Cemetery, Lae, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea |
| Source | AWM148 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Air Force |
Roll of Honour William Ellis Newton
Location on the Roll of Honour
William Ellis Newton's name is located at panel 101 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
Roll of Honour circular
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