LEWIS, Richard Franklin

A Southern Downs Veteran

CONFLICT : WWI
SERVICE NO : 1773
RANK : Driver
UNIT : 2nd Division Ammunition Column
ENLISTMENT DATE : 9/11/1915
AGE : 26
PLACE OF ENLISTMENT : Enoggera, Queensland
PLACE OF BIRTH : Warwick, Queensland
RELIGION : Church of England
OCCUPATION : Hairdresser
DATE OF DEATH : 19/06/1972
PLACE OF BURIAL : Mt Thompson, Queensland

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

View this person’s Service File : Richard Franklin LEWIS

NOTES : Brothers: Ernest George Lewis 2951, Frederick James Lewis 2357, George Albion Lewis 1616, 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. Richard was married to Ada Lillian Lewis. He was discharged Medically Unfit 1919.

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