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John James LEWIS

Regimental number3167
Place of birthLeichhardt New South Wales
ReligionCongregational
OccupationJeweller
Address172 Francis Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, Mr J Lewis, 172 Francis Street, Leichhardt, New South Wales
Enlistment date30 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll14 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name20th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/37/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 20 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Machine Gun Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31448, 11 July 1919; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 124, 30 October 1919.
Recommendation date: 30 January 1919

FateReturned to Australia 27 April 1919
Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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