Albert Edward LEWIS

Regimental number10/627
Date of birth17 April 1891
Place of birthClapham, London, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
Addressc/o J Chard, Leith Road, Okato
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22.4
Height5' 10"
Weight162 lbs
Next of kinJ Chard, Leith Road, Okato, Taranaki
Previous military serviceServed in 23rd Bn, Territorial Force, England; not serving in any military unit at time of NZEF enlistment.
Enlistment date18 August 1914
Place of enlistmentNew Plymouth
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Enlistment statusVolunteer
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, Main Body, Wellington Infantry Battalion
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 10 Arawa on 16 October 1914
Final rankPrivate
Final unit1st Battalion, Wellington Infantry Regiment
Fate1 April 1919
Discharge date14 June 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Commenced return to New Zealand from Tilbury on board HT 'Arawa', 1 April 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), 14 June 1919.

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

Also served in World War II: Service No 2/22/53 Army.
Miscellaneous detailsNominal Roll Vol. 1: Wellington Infantry Batln/Main Body
Date of death19 December 1969 New Plymouth
Age at death78
SourcesArchives New Zealand (Wellington), Agency AABK, Series 18805, File 24060794

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