| Regimental number | 6289 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Minlacowie, South Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Esperance, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Height | 5' 6.25" |
| Weight | 145 lbs |
| Next of kin | Sister, Lily Margaret SHARPE |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 566 Corporal Archie Gordon LEWIS, 16th Bn, died of wounds, 1 September 1916; 115 Pte Charles Stephen LEWIS, 28th Bn, died of wounds, 14 August 1916;120 Pte John Percival LEWIS, 10th Light Horse Regiment, killed in action, 7 August 1915. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 12 October 1917; remained at duty. Applied for discharge, August 1918: 'My three brothers have all been killed in action during the present war, and I am the only remaining son of our family. I am 38 years of age and have done eighteen months continuous service with this Battalion. Both my parents are well on in years and I am their sole support. If I get killed they will be left destitute and I consider it my duty to get back and support them abd tend them in their last years. I consider that my family has done its duty toward the Empire and I trust that this application will meet with success.' Application approved, 29 August 1918. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Runic', 23 September 1918; discharged (family reasons: 3 brothers killed), Perth, 2 December 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 93 |
| Place of burial | Karrakatta Cemetery, Western Australia |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, LEWIS James Walter |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
