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George LEWIS

Regimental number100
Place of birthKangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland
Place of birthBrisbane, Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCommercial traveller
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Height5' 6.75"
Weight148 lbs
Next of kinFather, Albert Lewis, Shafston Road, Kangaroo Point, Brisbane, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date21 August 1914
Place of enlistmentEnoggera, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name2nd Light Horse Regiment, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/7/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A15 Star of England on 24 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 28 December 1917
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Parents: Albert and Isabella LEWIS. Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Death attributed to war service.
Date of death28 June 1940
Age at death50
Place of burialMount Thompson Crematorium, Queensland (ashes to be in grave of mother)
SourcesNAA: B2455, LEWIS George

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