Regimental number | 4524 |
Place of birth | Toowoomba Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Driver |
Address | Toowoomba, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, H Lewis, Cumming Street, Toowoomba, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal '(E. of Ypres 10 October 1917) Coolness and great courage in attending and rescuing wounded under very heavy fire.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Place of burial | Wulberghem-Lindenhoek Road Military Cemetery (Plot II, Row C, Grave II), Belgium |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 56 |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At BROODSEINDE RIDGE east of YPRES on 10th October, 1917 on being relieved in the front line, Pte LEWIS' platoon were caught in an enemy barrage and suffered many casualties. Despite the fact that a little further onwards was comparatively safe, Pte. LEWIS remained behind and rendered First Aid to his wounded comrades after which he carried them to the dressing station. His coolness and great courage were magnificent. Throughout the whole operation the good work and cheery disposition of this soldier had a splendid influence over the men of his Company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |