Wancourt British Cemetery, near Arras
Notice of Death appears in Jersey Evening
Post of Saturday 2 June 1917
NEWS ITEM in Jersey Evening Post
of Wednesday 16 May 1917
Roll of Honour. Frederick (Jimmy) Newson,
the hero of many a hard fight on the football field,
has been called upon to make the supreme sacrifice whilst
playing the greater game in France. The sad news having
been conveyed to Mrs Newson, who resides in Cannon Street,
in the following letter. "East Surrey Regiment.
BEF. 11 May. Dear Mrs Newson, I deeply regret that I
have to inform you that your husband was killed in action
on 3 May. He was a splendid Sergeant and a fine sportsman
and played for the Regimental team. He was liked by
all the officers and men and his place will not be easily
filled in the Company. His Platoon Officer was killed
also and although the platoon suffered heavily they
did splendidly. If there is anything I can do for you
please let me know. I will close by expressing my deepest
sympathy for you in your bereavement. Yours sincerely,
KENNETH L IRVING". Sergeant Newson, who was
31, was well known as a prominent player of the East
Surrey's football team when the Regiment was stationed
here and retiring from the Colours he settled in the
Island. He joined the Jersey Wanderers and was one of
the Club's most prominent forwards. At the outbreak
of war he re-joined and went to the Front where he was
wounded. He returned to England and for a time acted
as instructor but later went out again with another
Battalion of his old Regiment. We tender the widow and
other relatives our sincere sympathy.
