LEWIS, William John

A Southern Downs Veteran

CONFLICT : WWI
SERVICE NO : 1984
RANK : Private
UNIT : 2nd Remount Unit
ENLISTMENT DATE : 6/11/1915
AGE : 37
PLACE OF ENLISTMENT : Toowoomba, Queensland
PLACE OF BIRTH : Freestone, Queensland
RELIGION : Methodist
OCCUPATION : Farmer
DATE OF DEATH : 27/07/1957
PLACE OF BURIAL : Roma, Queensland

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

View this person’s Service File : William John LEWIS

NOTES : Brothers: Ernest George Lewis 2951, Frederick James Lewis 2357, George Albion Lewis 1616, Richard Franklin Lewis 1773, Thomas Arthur Lewis 1772.  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. William was married to Louisa Lewis. Discharged Medically Unfit due to crush injury to toe.

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