Private George Newhouse was born in Pyrmont, Sydney New South Wales on 19 May 1891. He was twenty three years of age when he enlisted at Liverpool on 20 November 1914. At the time of his enlistment he was employed as a blacksmith’s striker at the Meadowbank Iron Foundry. He named his sister, Alma Newhouse who lived at 15 Bunt Street Pyrmont as his next of kin.
His brothers included an older brother John Christopher and a brother Harry who also served in World War One. It is reported in the Cumberland Argus that they were all well-known and popular Clyde footballers.
Private George Newhouse embarked for the Dardanelles on 11 February 1915 and served with the 4th Australian Infantry Battalion, 2 Reinforcements. Tragically, he died on 2 February 1915 at Gallipoli and is buried at Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli Peninsula, Òªanakkale Province, Turkey.
Private George Newhouse’s eldest brother, John Christopher Newhouse handed over all monetary claims and claims for medals on his behalf, to their sister, who was then named Mrs Alma Perry. Subsequently, the Star, British War Medal and Victory Medal, and the Memorial Plaque and Memorial Scroll were given to her.
However in 1967, brothers, John Christopher and also Harry applied for the Anzac Commemorative Medallion on behalf of their brother George as their sister had since died. The Medal was subsequently forwarded to the elder brother John Christopher Newhouse who at this time was living in Kemp Street Granville.
Private George Newhouse’s name is located on the Roll of Honour in the Australian War Memorial. Extracted from Parramatta History and Heritage
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