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I 1 ! i 10 The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, February 20,1985 Section Three Decoration Presented to Major Peter G. Newell Young Horticulturists Take Part in Show PETER GEORGE NEWELL On Monday, June 24,1985, at a presentation ceremony in the lounge of Sunnybrook Medical Centre, Major Peter G. Newell of Bowmanville was presented with the Canadian Armed Forces Decoration by Major-General Reginald W. Lewis, Chief of Reserve Forces Forces of Canada. In making the presentation, Major-General Lewis took the opportunity to address a few words to the veterans and members of the general public assembled for the ceremony. He also highlighted highlighted certain of Major Newell's Newell's wartime decorations, in particular the Military Cross and Bar won during the Italian HAMILTONS INSURANCE SERVICE Main St., Orono 983-5115 SERVING YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS' FOR 35 YEARS Susan Sawyer JudyWoodbeck Nelda Dawson 705-277-3117 983-5519 . 623.-4835 campaign, and then went on to elaborate upon the particular significance of the Canadian Armed Forces Decoration as an important symbol of dedication dedication and patriotism. The Major-General continued continued by expressing his appreciation appreciation not only for the services services rendered by Major Newell but also for the contribution made by all wartime veterans regardless of the extent to which their individual achievements may have been officially recognized by the attainment of specific decorations. decorations. In his words of reply, Major Newell thanked Major- General Lewis both for the award and for his generous remarks. He reiterated the Major-General's praise for wartime veterans as a group and then went on to express his appreciation for the particularly diligent efforts of his wartime commander, commander, Brigadier-General Ted Brown in encouraging him to make the appropriate submissions in order that his entitlement to the Canadian Forces Decoration might be recognized. The presentation was made before an audience of perhaps 100 veterans and members of the public. Also in attendance were Brigadier-General Brown, Major Pearce,, Canadian Canadian Forces Area Information Information Officer, and a number of representatives of Major Newell's local Legion branch, being Royal Canadian Legion Branch 178 Bowmanville, Ontario. As well as Major Newell's wife, Mrs. Doreen Newell, his two sons and certain special family friends were also present. The ceremony as a whole was particularly well orcne- strated by Ms. Cynthia Armour, Recreational Assistant Assistant for Veterans Services at Sunnybrook, who had put careful thought into planning the ceremony and reception thereafter. The reception was attended by Major Newell's family and friends as well as by the members of the Major- General's party, and Ms. Armour, Mr. Collins, and other members of Veterans Services. Major Newell in his comments comments to well-wishers at the reception made it clear that he was deeply moved by the kind Air Conditioned Rooms. remarks made by dignitaries and friends present for the ceremony and also by the obvious efforts made by Sunnybrook's Veterans Services Services in ensuring that the occasion was truly memorable. memorable. Date of birth - 30th August, 1911. Place of birth - Oxford, England, under the shadows of Magdalen' Tower, Oxford University. Education - Won Scholarship to Dr. Chalener's Grammar School, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, Finished Secondary School and emigrated emigrated alone in March, 1927 to Canada. Worked on a market-garden south of St. Catharines. Then, because of the depression, worked on a general farm for Agus Ballentyne near Stratford. Stratford. In the fall, entered Agricultural Agricultural College at Guelph. Worked way through College at 25 cents per hour. In summer, worked at the Dominion Dominion Laboratory of Plant Pathology at St. Catharines. First, for two years, as farm- foreman, then for the last years at Guelph, as Research Student for the Agricultural Research Council. Graduated as Bachelor of Science of Agriculture. Agriculture. Continued research in summer at St. Catharines. In the fall, joined the Department Department of Botany, University of Toronto, studying for Ph.D. Was now working perman-' ently on tobacco diseases, _ doing Ph.D. thesis on 'Bacterial 'Bacterial Leaf Spots of Tobacco'. Worked summers in Simcoe, winters in Toronto. In Toronto, Toronto, earned money through demonstrating and lecturing. MILITARY SERVICE Served with C.O.T.C. Two years at Guelph (N.P.A.M.) Simcoe 42nd Field Battery. Then joined Active Militia fall of 1940 with the rank of Lieutenant. Lieutenant. At this time received word that his mother had died of shock in the United Kingdom Kingdom from bombing in 1940. After being at Petawawa, he went overseas as Reinforcement Reinforcement Officer in early 1942. He joined the 12th Field Regiment. Regiment. Received injury to right knee in motorcycle accident at Cowfield, England. Admitted to No. 1 Canadian General Hospital, X-ray revealed a crack in his right knee-cap and damage to ligaments. Given two weeks leave in London London then returned to Regiment. Regiment. Sent to Italy on Pooch Draft, arrived at 'B' Battery, R.C.H.A. on 27th December, 1943. Through Italy; Ortona, Cas- sino, Hitler Line, Gustav Line, Lamone River, Naviglio Bridgehead, Senio River - then to Leghorn and into N.W. Europe. During service with R.C.H.A. awarded M.C. and Bar. After V.E. Day volunteered volunteered for Pacific Force, but V.J. Day arrived while still in Canada. Requested immediate immediate discharge in order to return to research. Paraded before Col. Stewart Hollin- drake at Stanley Barracks. Col. Hollindrake advised Capt. Newell that the Army had lost all his Personal ana Medical Files. He decided not to wait for papers. (They finally came through February 7th, 1961). Discontinued research work with the Federal Government, then started and supervised seven tobacco farms in the Kendal area. Was, for twelve years, with the Tobacco Marketing Marketing Board, serving as Chairman of Tobacco Export /... Summer is the time to make tracks for the great outdoors awaiting you in Ontario's Provincial Parks. To pitch a tent or park the trailer. To sleep beneath the stars in the cool fresh air. Ontario's Provincial Parks and private campgrounds are inexpensive and easy to get to. So take a deep breath. Come, park yourself. | Ibrmrnc information write OntarioTravcI-biiks Dept. N.D.. Queen's Park.Toronto M7A 2KV. NAME.. ADDHI:SS CI1Y- I'HOV™. I POSTAI. .coin. CAM. I'OI.I. HUT:. 1-800-268-3735 Ontario Ministry Of Mon MthMUtariis Natural „ .. . . MdiyMofllofil MOSOUfCCS Development, travelling in every country in the world except South America. During early spring of 1946 joined the 4th Field Regiment, R.C.A. at Lindsay, Ontario, as Commanding Officer of the 7th Battery with the rank of Major. A year later became 2 T-C of the Regiment. The Lindsay Lindsay Regiment was first, medium, then Field 25 pounders, pounders, later, 105s in support of Armoured Brigade. After three years with the N.P.A.M. and the Lindsay Regiment, retired from Army connections connections due to pressure of work in civilian life. In 1950 he owned and operated 'P.G. Newell Lumber and Building Supply Company' in Newcastle, Newcastle, Ontario. In the early seventies, after 23 years in business, finally sold the Lumber Lumber Company, Resigned from the Tobacco Board, discontinued discontinued growing tobacco on the 300-acre Tobacco Farm and retired. _ MILITARY CROSS LIEUTENANT (A-CAPTAIN) PETER GEORGE NEWELL On May 23,1944, during the attack on the Adolf Hitler Line, Lt. (A-Capt.) Peter George Newell was the Forward Forward Observation Officer with 'D' Coy of the Carleton & York Regiment near Pontecorvo, in the area MR 742182 north of Monto Cassino. As the attack progressed, the three leading tanks - supporting the Infantry were knocked out by enemy antitank antitank guns. A-Capt. Newell endeavored to warn other tank crews by waving his arms in front of the tanks and pointing to the location of the enemy gun. Later he climbed into one of the tanks to again warn them. This officer also organized organized a nearby infantry antitank antitank gun crew and supervised the sighting of their gun. Then he established his own observation observation post and was successful in bringing down a regimental regimental concentration on an enemy counter attack which was forming up. Later in the engagement, A-Capt. Newell brought fire to bear on other German infantry and tanks in the Pontecorvo area. His skillful skillful direction of an artillery fire also resulted in the destruction destruction of an enemy ammunition dump. This officer's initiative and complete disregard for his own personal safety and his coolness under fire, carried him the highest respect and esteem of the infantry with whom he was working. As a result of his efficient handling of the fire he controlled, the advance was materially aided. BAR TO MILITARY CROSS CAPTAIN PETER GEORGE NEWELL M.C. The Carleton & York Regiment Regiment under command of 1 Canadian Infantry Brigade, was ordered to make an assault assault crossing of the Canale Naviglio south of the river Po, on the night of December 12- 13, 1944. Capt. Newell, Royal Canadian Horse Artillery, was attached to the Carleton & York Regiment as Forward Observation Officer during this operation. He went forward forward with 'C' Company, the left assault company of the Battalion. As soon as the objective had been captured, Capt. Newell established his observation post in a building at MR 408398. At dawn 13 December, December, three Tiger tanks fel- TELEPHONE 623-6555 JOHN MANUEL, C.G.A. Income Tax and Related Accounting Services 118 King St. E., Suite 2 Bowmanville, Ontario L1C1N4 S Something To *■.' * Think About ROBERT WILLIAMS DIRECTOR PUTTING HOUSE IN ORDER Many people who aro good providers all tholr lives mnko a terrible mess ol things when It comes to providing lor tholr dealt). 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Newell stayed at his post, directing in the supporting supporting artillery fire, until the building was knocked down about him. He thereupon evacuated evacuated his crew and wireless equipment to a house in 'D' Company area, at MR 405397, where he set up another observation observation post. Spotting some tanks moving towards his area also, Capt. Newell went back under fire over the canal, secured a Jeep and returned with it, towing an anti-tank gun into position from which it could fire on the tanks. During the whole time this area was swept by enemy fire of all types, but he placed the gun so skillfully that shortly afterwards it knocked out one of the tanks at MR 403397. Capt. Newell then returned returned to his observatin post, where he remained under constant shell and mortar fire for the whole day, while 13 enemy counter attacks were delivered. Although the house was frequently hit, he continued continued to direct heavy and accurate fire on the enemy tanks and infantry. Throughout the entire action this officer displayed a coolness coolness and determination that served as an example and inspiration not only to his own Artillery party, but also to the Infantry he supported. His skillful and accurate direction of artillery fire over an extended extended period, contributed largely to the breaking up of the 13 counter attacks and the holding of the bridgehead. <§) Keep Canada Beautiful The Bowmanville Horticultural Society held its annual show on August 14th, and the Junior division was well represented. The "budding" horticul- turalists seen here: (front row, left to right) Faye Logan, Sherry-Lyn Annaert, Vanessa Barnes, Joanne Sutherland; (back row) Jackie Sutherland, Leader Nancy Barnes, and Amy Logan. 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