Place of birth | Monmouthshire England |
Religion | Jewish |
Occupation | Tailor |
Address | 25 Monger Street, Perth, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, Solomon Lewis, 25 Monger Street, Perth, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 44th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when the enemy delivered a counter attack and penetrated part of the line. This officer led a party and drove him out, inflicting severe casualties. He set an excellent example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |