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Lewis THOMAS

Regimental number4570
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationRailway employee
Address206 Bridge Street, Glebe, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinMother, Mrs. M.A. Thomas, 32 Maitland Street, Geelong West, Victoria
Enlistment date5 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on 15 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
FateKilled in Action 18 September 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'In an operation against the enemy position near STRAZEELE on night of 20th June, 1918, Private THOMAS advanced with his platoon to the attack and on gaining the enemy trench he took up a position on the parapet and although subjected to heavy machine gun fire he continued sniping at the enemy, inflicting many casualties. Later when his officer and all his N.C.Os. had become casualties he took command of the remainder of his platoon which protected the right flank of the position during an enemy counter attack. He showed initiative and leadership of a high order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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