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 series list. A significant historical date for this entry is March 28, 1942.
Location. 51° 16.493′
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 10 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Sandwich Toll Bridge (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); Richborough Port (about 150 meters away); Richborough Transit Camp (about 180 meters away); Historic Sandwich (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Minster Sunday School WWI Memorial (approx. 6.4 kilometers away); Deal Castle (approx. 7.5 kilometers away); Caesar’s Invasion of Britain (approx. 8.3 kilometers away); The Royal Victoria Pavilion (approx. 8.6 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Sandwich.
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 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on May 6, 2024, by Stephen Palmer of Ascot, England. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
