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Ralph Wilfred LEWIS

Regimental number6681
Place of birthWee Waa New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressWee Waa, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, T Lewis, Wee Waa, New South Wales
Enlistment date20 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameArmy Service Corps 15, Reinforcement 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/103/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 2 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll57th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 30 April 1918

FateReturned to Australia 9 February 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'At VILLERS BRETONNEUX during the period 24th/28th April, 1918, Driver LEWIS showed the greatest coolness and courage in carrying out the duty of runner. Driver LEWIS rendered most valuable assistance throughout the operation. He constantly, day and night, passed through heavy enemy barrages, both forward to the front line and back to Battalion Headquarters, thus enabling his Company Commander to maintain communication when all lines were cut and all other means of communication failed. His courage and devotion to duty was of the highest order and deserves recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

Family/military connectionsBrother: 118 Pte Austin Sylvester LEWIS, 20th Bn, returned to Australia, 18 December 1918.
Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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