Lance Corporal John Anson Lewis
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Name:
Lewis,
John Anson
Date of birth: 1884-08-17
Place of birth: Markham Ontario Canada
Next of kin: Florence Bentham, sister. 286 Pacific Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
Marital status: single
Occupation (attested): Printer
Occupation (normalized): Printer, General
Address:
286 Pacific Avenue, Toronto, Ontario
Religion: Methodist
Date of death:
1917-08-30
Cause of death:
Killed in action
Buried:
Aix-Noulette Communal Cemetery Extension, 1. P. 11.
MILITARY INFORMATION
Regimental number: 681484
Highest Rank:
Lance Corporal
(58th Battalion)
Rank detail
- Lance Corporal, 58th Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1917-05-03 to 1917-08-30
- Private, 58th Battalion, Infantry (Army). 1916-11-28 to 1917-05-03
- Private (Army). 1916-03-17 to 1916-11-28
Degree of service: Europe
Survived war: no
Battle wounded/killed: Gouy-Servins
RESEARCH INFORMATION
CVWM ID: No CVWM ID in our database, but try
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CWGC ID: 259073
LAC ID:
527599
Service file: B5625-S024
Uploader's Notes:
Son of John Lewis and Jane Ann 'Jennie' Lewis (nee Coleman)
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The following memorial noticed was placed by Lance-Corporal John Anson Lewis's family in the Toronto Star on August 30th, 1920, pg. 17:
LEWIS--In loving memory of our dear brother, Lance-Corp. J. Anson Lewis, killed in action somewhere in France on August 30th, 1917.
In our home he is fondly remembered,
Sweet memories cling to his name.
Hearts that loved him with deepest affection
Love him in death just the same.
--Brother Charles and Meda.
Uploader's Research notes: 170th Battalion Nominal Roll [Private Army Canadian Infantry 170th Battalion Private Army Canadian Infantry 58th Battalion Lance-Corporal Army Canadian Infantry 58th Battalion ]
ARCHIVAL INFORMATION
Date added: 2004-09-04
Last modified: 2022-01-05