| Regimental number | 234 |
| Place of birth | Ross Tas |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Ross, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Higgins, Ross, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board Transport A2 Geelong on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Bravery and dash under heavy fire at Boursies on night of 9-10 April 1917, and skill in handling the light gun team. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Louis spelt Lews |
| Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 73 |
| Place of burial | Ross Cemetery, Tasmania |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
