Don Newman was born in Kent, England and lived in Perth, Western Australia from 1972-2019. Don Served for 22 years in the Royal Engineers. After basic training, Don spent three years in Egypt. From 1954-1957, he served in Germany. From late 1957 to 1960, Don was posted to Malaya, serving with the Special Air Service, D Squadron.

After Malaya, Don’s service continued with the Independent Air Squadron, going on to be a Staff Instructor for 299 Parachute Squadron and Instructor of Combat Engineering with 36 Regiment.

Don was promoted to Warrant Officer Class Two and posted as the Squadron Sergeant Major (SSM) of 9 Independent Parachute Squadron based at Haig Lines, Crookham, Hampshire.

Don’s final posting was in 1969-1972 to the Royal School of Military Engineering, Chattenden Barracks, Chatham, Kent in the 150th anniversary year of the Regiment.

The funeral of the esteemed former AFAWA President was held at Pinnaroo Valley Memorial Park, Perth, Western Australia on 04 September 2019. AFAWA provided a Catafalque Party and Guard of Honour.

Utrinque Paratus – Lest we forget.