| Surname: | Lewis |
| Initials: | D J |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/7473 |
| Notes: | MFP. Served Home. 23/10/1914 he enlisted as Pte South Wales Borderers, age 28.4 years, married, occupation Collier, address: 20/9/1915 to 50 Provisional Battalion, 12/5/1916 to 46 Provisional Battalion, 1/1/1917 to Cheshire Regiment, No. 315620, 23/2/1917 transferred to MFP served 13 Area Swansea and London District. Served Home 23/10/1914 to 24/9/1918, Army P Reserve 25/9/1918 for employment with Crawshaw Brothers,17 Castle Square, Merthyr Tydfil. to 14/12/1918 to discharge, suffered from flat feet and hammer toes. 10/10/1918 he was awarded £32.15.00 grant for flat feet, disability 10% aggr. by service. Info from Pension Index Card: Lewis, David John, MFP, P/7473, date of transfer 23/10/1914, SFJ 1180, Adm. 16/10/1918 gratuity £32.15.00, 3/6/1921. VV50.1624. David John Lewis. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/119 Jan. 23, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B87129. Enlisted 23/10/1914, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 30years 8months. Served home. |