| Regimental number | 6280 |
| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Port Broughton, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 26.7 |
| Height | 5' 10.75" |
| Weight | 172 lbs |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E O Lewis, Port Broughton, South Australia |
| Previous military service | Member for 1 year, Port Broughton Rifle Club. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Adeliade, South Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 4 May 1917 (gun shot wound, abdomen: serious). Commenced return to Australia on board HS 'Kanowna', 16 July 1917; discharged (medically unfit), Adelaide, 12 October 1917. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 88 |
| Place of burial | Enfield Memorial Park, Clearview, South Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LEWIS Edwin John |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
