| Regimental number | 953 |
| Other Names | Lewis Edmund |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carrier |
| Address | 14 Mile Brook, Narrogin, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Whitford, 14 Mile Brook, Narrogin, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, H Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Enlisted twice |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'Near Lihons on11th August 1918, he led his platoon forward and reched the enemy position under heavy rifle and machine gun fire from front and left flanks. Finding fourteen of the enemy in the trench preparing to resist, he rushed forward, shot one with his revolver, and bombed the remainder, capturing their machine gun. Owing to casualties, he took over command of the company, and, during a trying and arduous period under galling machine gun fire, set a splendid example of coolness and devotion to duty to all about him, and assisted in repelling three determined enemy counter attacks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 3449 Pte Roy Victor WHITFORD, 10th Bn, killed in action, 6 October 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
