LEWIS, Frederick James

A Southern Downs Veteran

CONFLICT : WWI
SERVICE NO : 2357
RANK : ER Sergeant
UNIT : Provost Corps
ENLISTMENT DATE : 12/10/1915
AGE : 31
PLACE OF ENLISTMENT : Toowoomba, Queensland
PLACE OF BIRTH : Freestone, Queensland
RELIGION : Methodist
OCCUPATION : Farmer
DATE OF DEATH : 25/10/1975
PLACE OF BURIAL : Oakey, Queensland

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

View this person’s Service File : Frederick James LEWIS

NOTES : Brothers: Ernest George Lewis 2951, 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. Frederick was married to Sophia Lewis.

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