LEWIS William John

14651, Sergeant, 1st Wellington Regiment, WW1

CITATION

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Gazetted 18 February 1919, p2423

Citation 10 January 1920, p481

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duties at Briastre on 12 th October 1918.  He showed fine leadership and great gallantry during the attack.  He led his platoon to the objective and repelled an attack from the rear, the enemy having worked in behind him from the flank.  He reorganised his platoon, directed the consolidation of his sector, and established communication with the right.

Military Medal

Gazetted 24 January 1919, p1255, Rec No 2376

For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Bancourt on 30 August 1918.  This NCO took command of his Platoon when the Commander became a casualty early in the day, and carried on till the objective was gained, when he superintended the consolidation with great skill and courage.  Next day he rallied his men who were falling back from an attack from an attack by a hostile, and led them back to their former position.  He set a great example of skilful leading and daring.

KNOWN AWARDS

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Military Medal

British War Medal

Victory Medal

NOTES

Born 11 May 1895, Wales

Died 7 December 1959, New Plymouth, New Zealand

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