# Colonel Newcombe — Seven Pillars of Wisdom character guide

> Colonel Newcombe in Seven Pillars of Wisdom by T. E. Lawrence.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Newcombe

**First appearance:** 0033-book-iii-a-railway-diversion

## Who they are

British officer who leads early sabotage missions on the Hejaz railway.

## In the story

### [VI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/vi)

One of the 'Intrusive' band, laboring stoutly for the Arab cause.

### [XXIV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxiv)

Arrives at Um Lejj and joins Feisal, discussing military plans with Lawrence.

### [XXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxv)

Travels with Lawrence, shares a tent, reflects on privacy and leadership.

### [XXVI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxvi)

Rides ahead to Habban to coordinate with the Navy and adjust the attack schedule.

### [XXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxviii)

Mentioned as being in Wejh with a friendly desire to get moves on, but not briefed on the Akaba problem.

### [Life in Wejh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxix)

Newcombe is mentioned as the recipient of cooperation from the Navy ship Espiegle.

### [The Gathering at Wejh](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxx)

Sent northeast from Wejh to cut rails and bridges with high explosives.

### [XXXI](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxxi)

Already on the line conducting demolition series; Lawrence writes to him for news.

### [XXXV](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxxv)

Mentioned as one of the officers currently out on the railway harrying it with mines.

### [XXXVIII](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/seven_pillars_of_wisdom_se/chapters/xxxviii)

Up country attacking the railway.

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