| Regimental number | 939 |
| Place of birth | Westbury, Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Biralee, Westbury, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 34 |
| Height | 5' 8" |
| Weight | 147 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, Neil Sturzaker, Biralee, Westbury, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Corneilisus John and Harriet STURZAKER. Plaque in Launceston Garden of Remembrance. |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Port Darwin', 12 July 1918; disembarked Sydney, 17 August 1918, for onward travel to Hobart; discharged (wounded), Hobart, 29 November 1918. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Death attributed to war service. |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 56 |
| Place of burial | Westbury Cemetery, Tasmania |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, STURZAKER Lewis |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
