| Regimental number | 621 |
| Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Hayward Avenue, Torrensville, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, T Lewis, Lockleys, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal '(Bullecourt 6-9 May 1917) Leadership and splendid example while in temporary command of Coy., also personal courage.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Place of burial | Birr Cross Roads Cemetery (Plot IV, Row E, Grave No. 6), Zillebeke, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 59 |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When all his officers had been killed he took charge of his company during a heavy hostile attack, and displayed qualities of leadership and courage that were beyond praise. He personally and at great risk, under heavy fire, dug out two men who had been buried by a shell in their trench, and thereby saving their lives. His splendid example had a wonderful effect upon the men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
