William Ellis Newton was an Australian bomber pilot and recipient of the Victoria Cross, awarded for gallantry during World War II. Born on June 8, 1919, in Melbourne, he excelled in sports and joined the military in 1938. Serving as a flying instructor and later with No. 22 Squadron, he was noted for his bravery during missions over Papua New Guinea. In March 1943, he was shot down and captured by the Japanese, ultimately being executed on March 29, 1943. He remains the only Australian airman awarded the Victoria Cross in the South West Pacific theatre.
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Meaning of the name - William
resolute protector, strong-willed warrior
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William Ellis Newton belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: St Kilda
Place of Death: Salamaua
Cause of Death: decapitation
Educated At: Melbourne Grammar School
Occupation: aircraft pilot
Employers: Royal Australian Air Force | No. 22 Squadron
Awards Received: 1939–45 Star | Victoria Cross
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on June 8, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for June 8, 2025 |
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| Sun | 16 Gemini 50 | 18 Gemini 9 | 28 Virgo 37 |
| Moon | 22 Libra 31 | 19 Scorpio 2 | 11 Virgo 5 |
| Mercury | 13 Gemini 15 | 29 Gemini 30 | 24 Virgo 42 |
| Venus | 0 Leo 17 | 2 Taurus 31 | 13 Virgo 51 |
| Mars | 9 Gemini 23 | 25 Leo 13 | 19 Leo 15 |
| Jupiter | 17 Cancer 51 | 29 Gemini 44 | 10 Leo 22 |
| Saturn | 23 Leo 49 | 0 Aries 51 | 5 Virgo 48 |
| Uranus | 1 Pisces 39 | 28 Taurus 34 | 28 Aquarius 33 |
| Neptune | 7 Leo 14 | 1 Aries 59 | 10 Leo 47 |
| Pluto | 5 Cancer 39 | 3 Aquarius 32 | 7 Cancer 43 |
| Rahu | 3 Sagittarius 18 | 23 Pisces 5 | 27 Scorpio 41 |
| Ketu | 3 Gemini 18 | 23 Virgo 5 | 27 Taurus 41 |
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