Sandwich in Kent, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Lieutenant Colonel Augustus C Newman VC OBE TD DL
For Valour
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, May 6, 2024
1. Lieutenant Colonel Augustus C Newman VC OBE TD DL Marker
Died 25 April 1972, Sandwich, Kent
As a Lieutenant Colonel in The Essex Regiment attached to No. 2 Commando, aged 37, Augustus C Newman took part in "Operation Chariot" for which action he was awarded the Victoria Cross.
On 28 March 1942, in an attack on St Nazaire, France, Lt Col Newman, in charge of military forces, was one of the first ashore, leading his men and directing operations quite regardless of his own safety. Under his inspiring leadership the troops fought magnificently and held vastly superior numbers of the enemy at bay until the demolition parties had done their work. Newman then attempted to fight through into open country and not until all the ammunition was spent were he and his men overwhelmed and taken prisoner.
"The success of the operation and heavy damage inflicted on the important naval base at St Nazaire was largely due to the actions and inspiration of Lt Col Newman VC."
Erected by The VC and GC Association.
Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients
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Location. 51° 16.493′ N, 1° 20.397′ E. Marker is in Sandwich, England, in Kent. It can be reached from King Street. Marker is in the grounds of St Peter's Church, entered from King Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 10a King St, Sandwich, England CT13 9BY, United Kingdom. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Greater South East. Globally, it is on the Atlantic Ocean, in the North Atlantic Region, in Europe, in Atlantic Europe, on one of the British Isles, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Roman Empire.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Sandwich War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); St Peters Church (a few steps from this marker); St Peter's Church and the Mayflower Pilgrims from Sandwich (a few steps from this marker); Medieval Corn Market and the Guildhall (within shouting distance of this marker); Sandwich Toll Bridge (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Richborough Port
Photographed by Stephen Palmer, May 6, 2024
2. Lieutenant Colonel Augustus C Newman VC OBE TD DL Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on May 7, 2024. It was originally submitted on May 6, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. This page has been viewed 233 times since then and 21 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
