Edwin John LEWIS

Regimental number6280
Date of birth31 July 1883
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarmer
AddressPort Broughton, South Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation26.7
Height5' 10.75"
Weight172 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs E O Lewis, Port Broughton, South Australia
Previous military serviceMember for 1 year, Port Broughton Rifle Club.
Enlistment date24 May 1916
Place of enlistmentAdeliade, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 28 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll27th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 16 July 1917
Discharge date12 October 1917
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 death22 July 1972
Age at death88
Place of burialEnfield Memorial Park, Clearview, South Australia
SourcesNAA: B2455, LEWIS Edwin John