| Regimental number | 1068 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Other Names | Lewis Walter |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Carter |
| Address | 13 Hardy Street, Brunswick East, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 5" |
| Weight | 146 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Catherine Ashmore, 13 Hardy Street, Brunswick East, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served for 3 years in Citizen Forces |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Seymour, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 31st Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the advance was held up by an enemy strong point he organized a party, and, by a brilliant movement, though under heavy shell and machine gun fire, captured the strong point with fifteen prisoners and two machine guns. After the capture of the final objective it was partly due to his fine selection of fire positions that two counter attacks were beaten off. He rendered invaluable service to the battalion by his cheerfulness and coolness, and by his skill in organizing his sector of the line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
