Regimental number | 825 |
Place of birth | Wodonga Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | The Avenue, Balaclava |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Next of kin | Father, James Lewis, The Avenue, Balaclava |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/41/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A51 Chilka on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He repeatedly took his bearers up to the firing line under very heavy fire, and was of great assistance in clearing a large number of casualties. By his willingness and gallant conduct he set a splendid example to the men under him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |