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John Verdun Newton
Australian politician
| Bio | John Verdun Newton was an Australian politician and Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) officer. While serving with the RAAF in Europe during the Second World War, Newton was elected to the Parliament of Western Australia for the seat of Greenough at the 1943 state election, but was killed in action 55 days later.2 |
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| Born | 1916 Apr 121 |
| Died | 1944 Jan 141 |
| Occupation | politician1 |
| Cause of death | explosion, death in battle2 |
| Status | Confirmed: John Verdun Newton is a 27 Club member |