Edward LEWIS

Regimental number1570
Place of birthHamilton, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFarm hand
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinFather, G Lewis, Mooralla via Cavendish, Victoria
Enlistment date16 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 19 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll58th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 31 March 1919
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Parents: George and Johanna LEWIS
Family/military connectionsBrother: 2407 Pte William Peter LEWIS, 46th Bn, killed in action, 11 April 1917.
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death1 September 1925
Age at death29
Place of burialBarcaldine Cemetery, Queensland