John Newsham

Roll of Honour Citation

Died in an infirmary one week after sustaining a serious injury when he fell while attempting to board a moving railway engine.

Circumstances

Died in an infirmary following an accident, one week earlier, when he attempted to board a moving pilot engine, but lost his footing and fell to the ground. One of the engine's wheels passed over his right foot which was later amputated but his injuries led to his subsequent death.