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We remember Herbert James Lewis
We remember Herbert James Lewis
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1881
location
6 Raglan Place, Horfield, Barton Regis, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7652410
1881
1886
sibling
Reginald G Lewis
Source:7622765
1886
1891
location
Oak Road, Horfield, Barton Regis, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7622765
1891
1900
sibling
Irennie A Lewis
Source:7622765
1900
1901
employment
Brewers Clerk
Source:7622765
1901
1901
location
27 Oak Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7622765
1901
1903
sibling
Ruby C Lewis
Source:7622765
1903
1906
enlistment
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:7622765
28th March 1906
1906
children
Dorothy Annie Lewis
Source:7622765
1906
1908
appointments
Lance Corporal
Source:7622765
6th May 1908
1909
appointments
Corporal
Source:7622765
19th May 1909
1910
children
Marie Olive Lewis
Source:7622765
1910
1911
location
9 Ombersley Road, Worcester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7622765
1911
1914
appointments
Sergeant
Source:7622765
6th September 1914
1915
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:7622765
21st August 1915
1915
discharge
Source:7622765
24th August 1915
1915
location
51 Downend Rd, Fishponds, Bristol
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7622765
9th September 1915
1916
dates
Age 27
Source:7622765
1916
1916
employment
Brewers Traveller
Anglo Bavarian Brewers Ltd
Monument Road, Bishopston
United Kingdom
Source:7622765
1916
1920
children
Jean Lewis
Source:6974241
19th June 1920
1920
employment
Petrol Company Manager
United Kingdom
Source:6974241
July 1920
1920
location
107 Droitwich Rd, Worcester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6974241
July 1920
employment
Commercial Traveller
Source:6974101
marriage
A. E.
Source:6974101
marriage
Agnes Elizabeth Allen
Source:6974241
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
950
Gloucestershire Hussars
Source:2649500
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
950
Gloucestershire Yeomanry
Source:2649500
1924
death
Not War Related
General Infirmary, Worcester
United Kingdom
Source:6974101
17th November 1924
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert James |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Lewis |
| Source | 6974101 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 107 Droitwich Rd, Worcester | United Kingdom | their own address | known July 1920 | |
| 27 Oak Road, Bristol, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 51 Downend Rd, Fishponds, Bristol | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th September 1915 | |
| 6 Raglan Place, Horfield, Barton Regis, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 9 Ombersley Road, Worcester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Oak Road, Horfield, Barton Regis, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 950 | Gloucestershire Hussars | Acting Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 950 | Gloucestershire Yeomanry | Acting Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Annie Lewis | daughter | 1906 | |
| Marie Olive Lewis | daughter | 1910 | |
| Jean Lewis | daughter | 19th June 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Lewis | mother | ||
| James Edward Lewis | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reginald G Lewis | brother | 1886 | |
| Irennie A Lewis | step-sister | 1900 | |
| Ruby C Lewis | step-sister | 1903 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| A. E. | wife | ||
| Agnes Elizabeth Allen | wife |
Media
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Herbert J Lewis with horse at campPicture postcard written to his daughter MarieContributed by:
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Herbert J Lewis (right) on camelHerbert J Lewis (right) on camel in front of pyramids & Sphinx at Cairo EgyptContributed by:
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Herbert J Lewis (centre back row)Herbert J Lewis (centre back row) with fellow officersContributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jenni40750 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jenni40750 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Findmypast | Jenni40750 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Herbert J. Lewis 1880 - 1924 | Jenni40750 | |
| Herbert J.Lewis in Regimental photo | Jenni40750 | |
| Herbert J. Lewis | Jenni40750 | |
| Herbert J. Lewis on his horse | Jenni40750 | |
| Herbert J Lewis with horse at camp | Jenni40750 | |
| Herbert J Lewis (right) on camel | Jenni40750 | |
| Herbert J Lewis (centre back row) | Jenni40750 |
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