Regimental number | 7790 |
Place of birth | London England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Grocer |
Address | 466 Catherine Road, Forest Estate, London, England |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, C Lewington, 466 Catherine Road, Forest Estate, London, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 5, Brigade Ammunition Column |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/33/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Gallant conduct under fire at Sausage Valley in carrying out rescue work.' Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal 'Work near Mont St. Quentin on 2 September 1918.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near MONT ST. QUENTIN, near PERONNE. This Non Commissioned Officer was in charge of the gun limbers and ammunition wagons of a detached section of his battery. The two guns of the section had to change positions several times owing to heavy shell fire and the Infantry advancing. Although frequently under heavy shell-fire his dash and initiative in bringing up the gun limbers and ammunition wagons enabled the guns to be brought promptly into action in new positions and ensured a continuous supply of ammunition throughout the operations. His steadiness under fire and decisive orders sent an excellent example to all his men and materially assisted the success of his battery's work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Rookwood Crematorium |