| Regimental number | 3571 |
| Place of birth | New Norfolk, Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Shop assistant |
| Address | Plenty, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Height | 5' 6" |
| Weight | 122 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, John Tew, Plenty, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Yes Cadets 93rd Inf 4 yrs |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 31st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Horse Regiment |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: J.J. and A.V. TEW |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orari', 16 May 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 30 June 1919; discharged (meducally unfit), 24 September 1919. Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 36 |
| Place of burial | Plenty Cemetery, New Norfolk, Tasmania |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, TEW Cecil George Frederick |