William Ernest LEWIS

Regimental number72110
Place of birthChristchurch
OccupationConfectioner
Next of kinMother, Mrs Elizabeth Nelson, 13 Clothier Street, Linwood, Christchurch
Rank on embarkationPrivate
Unit nameNew Zealand Expeditionary Force, 37th Reinforcements, A Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Wellington on board HMNZT 103 Maunganui on 9 May 1918
Final rankRifleman
Final unitNew Zealand Rifle Brigade
FateDied of disease 10 March 1920
Age at death from cemetery records21
Place of burialLinwood Cemetery (Block 47, Lot 173), Christchurch
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Mother: Mrs Elizabeth Nelson (formerly Lewis), 13 Clothier Street, Linwood, Christchurch
SourcesNominal Rolls Vol. 4: Roll 82, p. 6