James LEWIS

Regimental number1934
Place of birthN/A Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressMarrar near Junee, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinFather, James Lewis, Marrar near Junee, New South Wales
Enlistment date9 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name56th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/73/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A37 Barambah on 23 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll56th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Altered to Military Medal.
Recommendation date: 5 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 17 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76
Date: 23 May 1918