| Regimental number | 248 |
| Place of birth | Maryborough Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Diamond driller |
| Address | 25 Rusdin Street, Elsternwick, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Caleb Lewtas, Mazeppa via Claremont, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the early morning of the 29th SEPTEMBER 1918, Driver LEWTAS was in charge of a limber carting material for forward roads working forward to BONY. During this work he came under very heavy H.E. and Gas Shell fire, and although unable to obtain any cover, he carried on his job throughout the operation - during which he had to replace one of his mules which was wounded. Throughout the whole proceedings he showed great courage, coolness and devotion to duty, and set a very fine example to all around, by the way he looked after the animals in his charge - instead of considering his own safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
