Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Driver

Unit:

58th Company, 7th Armoured Division, British Army

Awarded on:

September 25th, 1947

Recommendation (20th February 1941):
"On the 15th February 1941, the above driver performed a most brave action on the Agedabia - Benghazi Road in the face of severe dive-bomb and machine gun attack from the air. His Non Commissioned Officer, Sergeant Barker was lying helpless and wounded near a burning vehicle, and the driver, while the attack was still on, went forward 100 years and dragged his N.C.O. to safety and under cover."

Due to an official error, Lewis did not receive his award till September 1947, it having being originally awarded to another man in his company who had the same surname.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With "8th ARMY" clasp.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)