LEWIS, Ernest George

A Southern Downs Veteran

CONFLICT : WWI
SERVICE NO : 2951
RANK : Private
UNIT : 5th Light Horse Regiment
ENLISTMENT DATE : 12/04/1916
AGE : 29
PLACE OF ENLISTMENT : Toowoomba, Queensland
PLACE OF BIRTH : Freestone, Queensland
RELIGION : Church of England
OCCUPATION : Farmer
DATE OF DEATH : 31/07/1964
PLACE OF BURIAL : Queensland

MEMORIALS : 2023 Freestone WWI Honour Board, Toowoomba Roll of Honour WWI

View this person’s Service File : Ernest George LEWIS

NOTES : Brothers: Frederick James Lewis 2357, George Albion Lewis 1616, Richard Franklin Lewis 1773, Thomas Arthur Lewis 1772, William John Lewis 1984.  Charles and Katurah Lewis (nee Woods) from Freestone saw their six sons off to serve in the First World War. Fortunately, all six brothers returned home safely. Ernest was married to Matilda Margaret Lewis.

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