Harold Newgass

Military Person

1896 – 1984

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Who was Harold Newgass?

Temporary Lieutenant Harold Reginald Newgass GC of the Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve attached to HMS President was awarded the George Cross for the "great gallantry and undaunted devotion to duty" he showed in defusing an enemy parachute mine over two days in 1940.

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Born
Aug 3, 1896
London
Nationality
  • United Kingdom
Profession
Died
Nov 17, 1984
West Stafford

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on July 23, 2013

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