Kenneth Norman Newton
Ordinary Signalman
PM4935
Naval Beach Commando 2
born 2.1.1925 Ballarat,Victoria
enlisted 9.9.1942
discharged 18.4.1946 (HMAS Lonsdale)
photo courtesy of John Kennett
note by John Kennett
Kenneth Norman Newton
Number: PM4935
Rank: Acting Signalman
D.O.B.: 2nd January 1925, Ballarat, Victoria
Service History
09.09.42 Enlisted as an Ordinary Seaman,
HMAS Cerberus
04.02.43 Passed Ordinary Signalman course
and rated
09.02.43 Posted to HMAS Magnetic
01.05.43 Posted to HMAS Platypus
04.08.43 Passed Signalman Course
30.10.43 Posted to HMAS Moreton
09.12.43 Promoted to Acting Signalman
04.01.44 Passed TO W/S Course and rated
16.01.44 Posted to Cairns
