Identity
Person No.
13507
Service No.
70019
Last Name
First Name
John Edward Joseph
Initials
J E J
Date of Birth
Unknown
Est. Birth Year
Age at Death
28
Military Service
Death Record
Date of Death
Cause of Death
Lost after striking a mine while on patrol in Mediterranean near Tobruk, Libya
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Son of George Herbert and Alden Rose Lewis, of Cape Town, South Africa; husband of Dulcie T. Lewis, of Gape Town. Born Wynberg, 28 November 1912. Educated Diocesan College, Rondebosch. Ex-cadet of the South African Training Ship General Botha. Cadet Draft 1927-8. John Edward Joseph Lewis joined the Blue Funnel Line as Midshipman, obtaining his Master's Certificate in 1936. During the war he served with the Seaward Defence Force. Was Commanding Officer of the HMSAS Southern Floe at the time. Winner of the King's Gold Medal. Joined the General Botha staff as Third Officer in 1937 before joining the navy in 1939.
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External Source
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South African War Graves Project