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We remember Alfred Joseph Martin Lewis
We remember Alfred Joseph Martin Lewis
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1881
location
Monks Kirby, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9281180
1881
1891
location
44 Bond End, Monks Kirby, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9281191
1891
1899
employment
Labourer
Source:9281832
6th January 1899
1899
enlistment
Warwick, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9281213
6th January 1899
1899
service
British Army
Private
6552
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9281213
25th January 1899 - 6th September 1899
1899
hospitalisation
Tonsillitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:9281833
26th February 1899 - 8th March 1899
1899
hospitalisation
Inoculation
Hospital/Institution
Source:9281833
18th August 1899
1899
hospitalisation
Diarrhoea
Hospital/Institution
Source:9281833
22nd August 1899 - 29th August 1899
1899
service
British Army
Private
6552
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9281213
6th September 1899 - 13th October 1902
1900
hospitalisation
Wound (knee0
Hospital/Institution
Source:9281833
3rd February 1900 - 10th February 1900
1902
service
British Army
Private
6552
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:9281213
13th October 1902 - 16th November 1906
1906
service
British Army
Private
6552
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Depot
Source:9281213
16th November 1906 - 10th December 1906
1906
service
British Army
6552
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Army Reserve
Source:9281213
10th December 1906 - 5th August 1914
1911
location
Pailton, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9281206
1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
6552
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9281213
5th August 1914 - 26th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
6552
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9281213
26th October 1914 - 7th August 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to left leg
Hospital/Institution
Source:9281837
31st July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
6552
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Depot
Source:9281213
7th August 1915 - 7th February 1916
1916
discharge
Source:9281213
7th February 1916
1962
dates
Age 85
Source:9281172
1962
service
British Army
Private
6552
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:2644240
1962
death
Rugby, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:9281172
1962
sibling
John Charles Lewis
Source:9281180
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Bond End, Monks Kirby, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1891 | |
| Monks Kirby, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1881 | |
| Pailton, Warwickshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6552 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 6552 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6552 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6552 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6552 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 6552 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Army Reserve | ||
| British Army | 6552 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6552 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6552 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Depot | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Lewis | mother | ||
| George Lewis | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Charles Lewis | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-01-07 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1899-01-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Private Alfred Joseph Lewis, 6552, RWRPrivate Alfred Joseph in his uniform. Clearly shows the RWR cap badge.
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Private Alfred Joseph Lewis, 6552, RWRPrivate Alfred Joseph Lewis, 6552, RWR, wearing his South Africa Queen Medal with Orange Free State & Transvaal '1902' clasps.Contributed by:
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Alfred J M Lewis Birth Registration (Q4) 1876Alfred J M Lewis birth registration (Q4) 1876, Lutterworth Was born in Monks Kirby but registered over at LutterworthContributed by:
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Alfred J M Lewis Death Registration (Q1) 1962Alfred Joseph Maurice Lewis died (Q1) 1962, registered in RugbyContributed by:
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1881 Census1881 Census, shows Alfred aged 3 residing in Monks Kirby. He is living with: Father George, aged 41, born Monk Kirby. Mother Mary Lewis, aged 43, born Wardown Castle, Wiltshire. Brother John Charles Lewis, aged 7, at school, born Monks KirbyContributed by:
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1891 Census1881 Census, shows Alfred aged 14, a Agricultural Labourer,at 44 Bond End, Monks Kirby. He is living with: Father George, aged 49, Agricultural Labourer, born Monks Kirby. Mother Mary Lewis, aged 57, born Wardown Castle, Wiltshire. Grandad Abraham, aged 80, born Monks KirbyContributed by:
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1911 Census1911 Census, shows Alfred aged 34, Army Pensioner, residing in Pailton. He is living with: Father George, aged 70, Old Age Pensioner, born Monk Kirby. Mother Mary Lewis, aged 73, Old Age Pensioner, born Wardown Castle, Wiltshire.Contributed by:
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Army Service Record (3106)Alfred Joseph Maurice Lewis Army Service RecordContributed by:
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Army Service Record (3107)Alfred Joseph Maurice Lewis Army Service RecordContributed by:
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Army Service Record (3108)Alfred Joseph Maurice Lewis Army Service RecordContributed by:
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Army Service Record (3102)Alfred Joseph Maurice Lewis Army service recordContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Alfred Joseph Lewis, 6552, RWR | Oliver121445 | |
| Private Alfred Joseph Lewis, 6552, RWR | Oliver121445 | |
| Alfred J M Lewis Birth Registration (Q4) 1876 | Oliver121445 | |
| Alfred J M Lewis Death Registration (Q1) 1962 | Oliver121445 | |
| 1881 Census | Oliver121445 | |
| 1891 Census | Oliver121445 | |
| 1911 Census | Oliver121445 | |
| Army Service Record (3103) | Oliver121445 | |
| Army Service Record (3104) | Oliver121445 | |
| Army Service Record (3105) | Oliver121445 | |
| Army Service Record (3106) | Oliver121445 | |
| Army Service Record (3107) | Oliver121445 | |
| Army Service Record (3108) | Oliver121445 | |
| Army Service Record (3102) | Oliver121445 |
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