Family of Sergeant Thomas Raine Newton sought From The Northern Echo

Sgt Newton’s parents were Mr and Mrs Bert Newton, of Laurel Avenue, Sherburn Road, Durham, but he lived with his aunt and uncle, Mr and Mrs Aberdeen, in Broom Lane, Ushaw Moor, near Durham City.

After attending Ushaw Moor Council School and being a member of the Ushaw Moor Church Lads’ Brigade, the young Thomas Newton worked as a painter and at Bearpark cokeworks.

A keen sportsman, he won medals for his football achievements.

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